Movie Description
Tarantula
(1955)Overview
A rogue scientist near a small desert town arouses the suspicion of the town's doctor when his lab assistant is found dead from a case of acromegaly, which took only four days to develop. As the doctor investigates, aided by the scientist's new female assistant, they discover that something is devouring local cattle and humans in increasingly large quantities.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jack Arnold
- Producer : William Alland
- Editor : William Morgan
- Cast : John Agar,Mara Corday,Leo G. Carroll,Nestor Paiva,Ross Elliott,Hank Patterson,Eddie Parker,Bert Holland,Raymond Bailey,Steve Darrell,Edwin Rand,Clint Eastwood,Wag Blesing
Cast
Dr. Matt Hastings
Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton
Prof. Gerald Deemer
Sheriff Jack Andrews
Joe Burch
Josh
Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman
Barney Russell
Dr. Townsend
Andy Andersen
Lt. John Nolan
Jet Pilot
Townsman
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Facts
Original TitleTarantula
Status Released
Release Information
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1955-12-14
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 20m
Production CompaniesUniversal Pictures
Genres
- Horror
- Science Fiction
