Claws
1982-10-15 · 84 min · ★ 7.0
Set on a lonely South African farm, in the 1920’s. The film revolves around a young boy who is forced into manhood when his father is injured in a riding accident and he is left to fend for himself. The boy is terrorized by an unseen animal.
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- Directors
- Alan Nathanson
- Production companies
- International Noor Productions
- Countries
- South Africa
- Status
- Released
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Brian O'ShaughnessyLouw's Father
Sandra PrinslooLouw's Mother
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