Drummer-Crab (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1977, Drummer-Crab is a drama and war film directed by Pierre Schoendoerffer, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. "Le Crabe Tambour" ("Drummer Crab") is the nickname for the mysterious central character, Willsdorff (Jacques Perrin), an Alsatian, whose doomed, out-of-date career is recalled through the tales of three naval officers currently serving aboard a French supply ship in the North Atlantic.
Who’s in it. Drummer-Crab stars Jean Rochefort as Captain, le Commandant, Claude Rich as Pierre, le médecin-major, Jacques Perrin as Lt. Willsdorff, "le Crabe-Tambou" and Aurore Clément as Aurore, l'infirmière de Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Drummer-Crab has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drummer-Crab page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drummer-Crab tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drummer-Crab (1977)?
- In US, Drummer-Crab is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Drummer-Crab worth watching?
- Drummer-Crab holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drummer-Crab?
- Drummer-Crab stars Jean Rochefort, Claude Rich, Jacques Perrin, Aurore Clément and Odile Versois.
- When was Drummer-Crab released?
- Drummer-Crab was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.