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Three kids, one cove, zero actual monsters — but Burgess Meredith's beard steals the show.
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70
IMDb
66

The Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove (1971)

Goonies' grandpa energyScooby-Doo with a budgetNancy Drew on a boat

Overview

FamilyAdventureTV MovieCrime

Three kids think they see a sea monster in the calm waters of Strawberry Cove, and set out to find what's behind the mystery.

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prehistoric creatureyoung detectivesmugglers

Standout Aspects

Acting

Burgess Meredith and Agnes Moorehead elevating TV movie material.

Production

Charming low-budget creature design that's more cute than scary.

Best for:Family: Sunday afternoon with kids who can handle mild peril.·Background: Fold laundry while half-watching Meredith mutter about sea beasts.·Rewatch: Nostalgia hit for '70s kids who remember this obscure gem.
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Director

Jack Shea

ReleasedOct 31, 1971
Runtime1h 30m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Walt Disney Productions

Top Cast

Burgess Meredith

Burgess Meredith

Henry Meade

Agnes Moorehead

Agnes Moorehead

Mrs. Pringle

Bill Zuckert

Bill Zuckert

Sheriff Wiley

Parley Baer

Parley Baer

Mayor

Skip Homeier

Skip Homeier

Harry

Kelly Thordsen

Kelly Thordsen

Tiny

Bob Hastings

Bob Hastings

Deputy Tom Martin

Jimmy Lydon

Jimmy Lydon

Jim Durden

Kim Richards

Kim Richards

Little Girl

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Cultural

This ABC Movie of the Week represents peak '70s family entertainment — cheap, cheerful, and designed to keep kids occupied while parents made dinner.

Trivia

Director Jack Shea later directed most of The Jeffersons; this was his warm-up for sitcom glory.

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