
The Greedy Ones
Seen it?1974 | 85 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved Wonder Woman or Mutiny on the Bounty, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1974: an older pace and style.
According to legend, a group of women escaped from Atlantis just before the destruction of the continent. They took refuge on a mysterious island, and founded a kingdom. Men who dared approach the island, were devoured by these sexually voracious Atlanteans, and thus they were called "gobblers".
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jesús Franco
- Wal DavisMaciste
- Alice ArnoRose, Reine des Atlantes
- Robert WoodsCaronte
- Montserrat ProusMarie
- Lina RomayAlba / Bianca
- Kali HansaParka
- Chantal BroquetPurpure
- Howard VernonCagliostro
- Richard BigotiniButler
- Caroline RivièreAtlantean