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Empire of the Ants (1977)

Movie ★ 4.9 89 min

Horror Science Fiction

A Florida real estate developer and her captain lure investors to a property in the Everglades called Dreamland Shores, under false pretenses that the swampland will soon be developed. After the group arrives on a small island, they find it has been overrun by giant mutated ants, brought on by the dumping of toxic waste in the area.

Bert I. Gordon Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 29, 1977
Runtime
89 min
Rating
PG
Budget
$500,000
Box office
$2.5M
IMDb
tt0075989
Language

Themes

Cast

Joan Collins Joan Collins Marilyn Fryser Robert Lansing Robert Lansing Dan Stokely John David Carson John David Carson Joe Morrison Albert Salmi Albert Salmi Sheriff Art Kincade Jacqueline Scott Jacqueline Scott Margaret Ellis Pamela Susan Shoop Pamela Susan Shoop Coreen Bradford Robert Pine Robert Pine Larry Graham Edward Power Edward Power Charlie Pearson Brooke Palance Christine Graham Tom Fadden Tom Fadden Sam Russell Irene Tedrow Irene Tedrow Velma Thompson Harry Holcombe Harry Holcombe Harry Thompson Jack Kosslyn Jack Kosslyn Thomas Lawson Ilse Earl Mary Lawson Janie Gavin Ginny Norman Franklin Anson Parker Florance McGee Florance McGee Phoebe Russell Jim Wheelus Crewman

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Frequently asked questions

What is Empire of the Ants about?
A Florida real estate developer and her captain lure investors to a property in the Everglades called Dreamland Shores, under false pretenses that the swampland will soon be developed. After the group arrives on a small island, they find it has been overrun by giant mutated ants, brought on by the dumping of toxic waste in the area.
Who directed Empire of the Ants?
Empire of the Ants was directed by Bert I. Gordon.
Who stars in Empire of the Ants?
Empire of the Ants stars Joan Collins, Robert Lansing, John David Carson, Albert Salmi.
When was Empire of the Ants released?
Empire of the Ants is a 1977 horror, science fiction film.
Where can I watch Empire of the Ants?
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