Tarantula(1955)
“More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape!”
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.
Director
Jack Arnold
Studio
Universal Pictures
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
Eddie Parker
as Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman
Bert Holland
as Barney Russell
Raymond Bailey
as Dr. Townsend
Steve Darrell
as Andy Andersen
Edwin Rand
as Lt. John Nolan
Wag Blesing
as Townsman
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
1h 20m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tarantula?▼
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What is Tarantula about?▼
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.
Who directed Tarantula?▼
Tarantula was directed by Jack Arnold and released in 1955. It is a science fiction, horror film.
How long is Tarantula?▼
Tarantula has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
Who stars in Tarantula?▼
The cast of Tarantula includes 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 and more.
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