The Curse of the Claw (1977)
Sir Kevin Orr is anxious to return the Sacred Claw of the Naga hills given him as a child by his uncle Jack but warned that unless it is returned before his sixtieth birthday the curse of the claw will kill him. He sets sail to return it but falls for the ship's female officer, who throws the claw overboard, killing everybody but Kevin. Years later the claw has returned and on his sixtieth birthday Kevin finds his wife Agatha dead, the claw beside her. He finally sends the claw back to the Naga hills, breaking the curse but sending him back in time to his childhood, his relatives still alive.
Director: Jim Franklin
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: October 25, 1977
Cast
- Michael Palin - Kevin Orr / Uncle Jack
- Hilary Mason - Kevin's Mother
- Tenniel Evans - Kevin's Father
- Aubrey Morris - Grosvenor
- Judy Loe - Chief Petty Officer Russell
- Bridget Armstrong - Lady Agatha
Screenplay
Editing: John Jarvis
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jim Franklin
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Curse of the Claw about?
- Sir Kevin Orr is anxious to return the Sacred Claw of the Naga hills given him as a child by his uncle Jack but warned that unless it is returned before his sixtieth birthday the curse of the claw will kill him. He sets sail to return it but falls for the ship's female officer, who throws the claw overboard, killing everybody but Kevin. Years later the claw has returned and on his sixtieth birthday Kevin finds his wife Agatha dead, the claw beside her. He finally sends the claw back to the Naga hills, breaking the curse but sending him back in time to his childhood, his relatives still alive.
- Who directed The Curse of the Claw?
- The Curse of the Claw was directed by Jim Franklin.
- Who stars in The Curse of the Claw?
- The Curse of the Claw stars Michael Palin, Hilary Mason, Tenniel Evans, Aubrey Morris, Judy Loe, Bridget Armstrong.
- How long is The Curse of the Claw?
- The Curse of the Claw has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The Curse of the Claw?
- The Curse of the Claw is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Curse of the Claw produced?
- The Curse of the Claw was produced in United Kingdom.