Octaman (1971) Octaman

Octaman ★½ 1971 Comical thriller featuring non-threatening octopus-man discovered by scientists in Mexico. Rip-off of director Essex's own "Creature from the Black Lagoon." Not without its curiosity factor: young Rick Baker designed the octopus man, while actress Angeli died of a drug overdose during filming. 79m/C VHS. Kerwin Mathews, Pier Angeli, Harry Guardino, David Essex, Jeff Morrow, Norman Fields; Director: Harry Essex; Writer: Harry Essex; Writer: Robert Caramico.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1971
Length (in minutes) 79
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Harry Guardino
Actor Norman Fields
Actor Kerwin Mathews
Actor Pier Angeli
Actor Jeff Morrow
Actor David Essex
Cinematographer Robert Caramico
Director Harry Essex
Writer Harry Essex