Tarantula
Sign in to save1955 science fiction film directed by Jack Arnold
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6.5A 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.
Released: 1955-10-2980 minDir: Jack ArnoldScience Fiction, Horror
Cast
- John Agar as Dr. Matt Hastings
- Mara Corday as Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton
- Leo G. Carroll as Prof. Gerald Deemer
- Nestor Paiva as Sheriff Jack Andrews
- Ross Elliott as Joe Burch
- Hank Patterson as Josh
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Key dates
- Published
- 1 January 1955
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- film
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Director
- Jack Arnold
- Cast member
- Edgar Dearing
- Producer
- William Alland
- Production company
- Universal Pictures
- Cinematographer
- Clifford Stine
- Duration
- +80
- FilmAffinity ID
- 811379
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1950s monster movies1955 American films1955 English-language films1955 films1955 horror films1955 science fiction filmsAmerican black-and-white filmsAmerican body horror filmsAmerican mad scientist filmsAmerican monster moviesAmerican science fiction horror filmsEnglish-language science fiction horror films