Frogs (1972): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Frogs is a 1972 sci-fi thriller directed by George McCowan, starring Sam Elliott, Adam Roarke and Joan Van Ark. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Critics gave it 51 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- George McCowan
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Frogs About?
The premise of Frogs without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A high school senior finds himself transformed into a frog by a mysterious sorceress. He embarks on a desperate quest to break the spell and return to his human form, seeking a magical remedy along the way. As he navigates this extraordinary predicament, he also searches for a romantic connection, hoping to find someone who understands his unusual situation before time runs out.
Frogs Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- frog
- grindhouse film
- corpse
- creature feature
- pollution
- florida
- swamp
- canoe
- motorboat
- revenge
- croaking
- toad
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- bullfrog
- ecologist
- birthday party
- family relationships
- dysfunctional family
- snake bite
- killer animal
- animal attack
- surprise ending
- one word title
- freeze frame
- drunken driving
- snobbery
- unhappy marriage
- 4th of july
- drunkenness
- disappearance
- tyrant
- argument
- when animals attack
- snake
- animal intelligence
- egotist
- pet dog
- water snake
- bird attack
- alligator attack
- asphyxiation
- spider bite
- fourth of july
- pesticide
- shotgun
- tarantula
- greenhouse
- dead telephone
- eaten alive
- speedboat
- hunting
Frogs Cast
Sam Elliott leads the cast, with Adam Roarke and Joan Van Ark. Directed by George McCowan; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director George McCowan
Also Starring in Frogs
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Critics gave Frogs 51 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 2.0
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TMDB 47% User score
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Frogs Plot Summary
What happens in Frogs from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Wildlife photographer Pickett Smith (Sam Elliott) embarks on a solo expedition through a picturesque swamp off the coast of Florida, capturing breathtaking images of the local flora and fauna. However, his serene journey is soon marred by pollution, which he diligently documents. Nearby, siblings Clint and Karen Crockett (Adam Roarke, Joan Van Ark) are joyriding in a speedboat. Clint, noticeably inebriated, causes a dangerous near-miss with Pickett’s canoe, resulting in the canoe overturning. In a fit of annoyance, Pickett tosses Clint into the water, much to Karen’s amusement. They graciously assist in towing Pickett’s canoe back to their family estate, owned by their father, Jason Crockett (Ray Milland).
Full summary
The whole story of Frogs, scene by scene
Frogs Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Frogs.
How Well Do You Know Frogs?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character, a wildlife photographer, in 'Frogs'?
Cars in Frogs
2 cars on screen: the 1972 Plymouth Fury Custom Suburban and the 1949 Willys Jeep CJ-2A.
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1972 Plymouth Fury Custom Suburban Minor role -
1949 Willys Jeep CJ-2A Minor role
Frogs Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “A Invasão das Rãs” and “Les crapauds”.
- Also known as
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- A Invasão das Rãs
- Les crapauds
- Grodorna
- Die Frösche
- Békák
- Ranas
- 毒蛙
- Лягушки
- Žáby
- 프로그
- Granotes
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Frogs FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Frogs, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Frogs?
Frogs runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Frogs released?
Frogs was released on March 10, 1972.
Who directed Frogs?
Frogs was directed by George McCowan.
More films by George McCowan Who is in the cast of Frogs?
Frogs stars Sam Elliott, Adam Roarke and Joan Van Ark, among 10 credited actors.
How is Frogs rated?
Frogs has 51 on Metacritic and 47% on TMDB.
Does Frogs have a post-credit scene?
No. Frogs has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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