Trog (1970): Cast
Trog is a 1970 sci-fi horror film directed by Freddie Francis, starring Joan Crawford as Dr. Brockton, Kim Braden and Joe Cornelius. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Herman Cohen Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Trog About?
The premise of Trog without spoilers.
When anthropologist Dr. Brockton discovers a living Ice‑Age “missing link” – a half‑caveman, half‑ape troglodyte – in a nearby cave, she employs experimental medical techniques to communicate with and tame the creature. However, an angry land developer releases it, sparking a violent rampage that terrorizes the surrounding community.
Trog Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- troglodyte
- blonde wig
- female scientist
- caving
- explorer
- child in jeopardy
- vocal chords
- cave man
- suspended animation
- anthropologist
- ice age
- surgery
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- land developer
- rampage
- cave
- missing link
- tyrannosaurus rex
- toy
- caveman
- discovery
- communication
- religion
- science
- shooting
- tracking device
- explosion
- burning car
- rescue
- animal in a cage
- education
- evolution
- crowbar
- breaking and entering
- triceratops
- volcano
- dinosaur egg
- baby dinosaur
- live dinosaur
- dinosaur skeleton
- flashback
- operation
- laboratory
- beaten to death
- german shepherd
- court of inquiry
- inquiry
- court
- courtroom
- dog attack
- dog barks
Trog Cast & Characters
Joan Crawford leads the cast as Dr. Brockton, with Kim Braden as Anne Brockton and Joe Cornelius as Trog. Directed by Freddie Francis; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Freddie Francis
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Joan Crawford as Dr. Brockton - Kim Braden as Anne Brockton
- Joe Cornelius as Trog
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Michael Gough as Sam Murdock
Also Starring in Trog
· 13 more- Jack May Dr. Selbourne
- Jack Carter Police Officer (uncredited)
- Thorley Walters Magistrate
- Robert Hutton Dr. Richard Warren
- David Warbeck Alan Davis
- Bernard Kay Inspector Greenham
- John Baker Anaesthetist
- Simon Lack Colonel Vickers
- Maurice Good Reporter
- David Griffin Malcolm Travers
- Chloe Franks Little Girl
- John Hamill Cliff
- Geoffrey Case Bill
More from Freddie Francis
More films directed by Freddie Francis: Dark Tower, The Doctor and the Devils, The Ghoul and Craze.
Trog Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer and 2 featurettes.
- Featurette Mick Garris on TROG
- Featurette John Waters introduces Trog | BFI
How Well Do You Know Trog?
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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Cars in Trog
16 cars on screen, including the 1969 Hillman Minx Estate and the 1939 Bedford MW.
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1969 Hillman Minx Estate Important role -
1939 Bedford MW Minor role -
1956 Dennis F12 Minor role -
1967 Ford Zephyr 6 MkIV Minor role
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Trog FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Trog, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Trog?
Trog runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Trog released?
Trog was released on October 24, 1970.
Who directed Trog?
Trog was directed by Freddie Francis.
More films by Freddie Francis Who is in the cast of Trog?
Trog stars Joan Crawford as Dr. Brockton, Kim Braden as Anne Brockton and Joe Cornelius as Trog, among 17 credited actors.
Does Trog have a post-credit scene?
No. Trog has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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