The Curse of the Claw (1977): Cast
The Curse of the Claw is a 1977 short comedy directed by Jim Franklin, starring Michael Palin as Kevin Orr / Uncle Jack, Aubrey Morris and Hilary Mason. It runs 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 30 min
- Director
- Jim Franklin
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Curse of the Claw About?
The premise of The Curse of the Claw without spoilers.
Sir Kevin Orr is warned the Claw must return before his sixtieth birthday or the curse will kill him. He sails and a ship’s officer throws the claw overboard, leaving him the sole survivor. On his sixtieth birthday he finds his wife Agatha dead beside the claw. He returns claw, breaking the curse and sending him to his youth where his family lives.
The Curse of the Claw Cast & Characters
Michael Palin leads the cast as Kevin Orr / Uncle Jack, with Aubrey Morris as Grosvenor and Hilary Mason as Kevin's Mother. Directed by Jim Franklin; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jim Franklin
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Michael Palin as Kevin Orr / Uncle Jack -
Aubrey Morris as Grosvenor -
Hilary Mason as Kevin's Mother -
Judy Loe as Chief Petty Officer Russell
Also Starring in The Curse of the Claw
· 2 more- Tenniel Evans Kevin's Father
- Bridget Armstrong Lady Agatha
More from Jim Franklin
More films directed by Jim Franklin: Roger of the Raj, Escape from Stalag Luft 112B, The Testing of Eric Olthwaite and Tomkinson’s Schooldays.
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The Curse of the Claw FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Curse of the Claw, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Curse of the Claw?
The Curse of the Claw runs 30 minutes.
When was The Curse of the Claw released?
The Curse of the Claw was released on October 25, 1977.
Who directed The Curse of the Claw?
The Curse of the Claw was directed by Jim Franklin.
More films by Jim Franklin Who is in the cast of The Curse of the Claw?
The Curse of the Claw stars Michael Palin as Kevin Orr / Uncle Jack, Aubrey Morris as Grosvenor and Hilary Mason as Kevin's Mother, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Curse of the Claw have a post-credit scene?
No. The Curse of the Claw has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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