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Attack of the Giant Leeches
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Attack of the Giant Leeches

1959-07-15 · 62 min · ★ 4.0

Horror · Science Fiction

A backwoods game warden and a local doctor discover that giant leeches are responsible for disappearances and deaths in a local swamp, but the local police don't believe them.

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Directors
Bernard L. Kowalski
Production companies
Roger Corman Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ken ClarkKen ClarkSteve Benton
Yvette VickersYvette VickersLiz Walker
Jan ShepardJan ShepardNan Greyson
Michael EmmetCal Moulton
Tyler McVeyTyler McVeyDoc Greyson
Bruno VeSotaBruno VeSotaDave Walker
Gene RothGene RothSheriff Kovis
Dan WhiteDan WhitePorky Reed
George CisarGeorge CisarLem Sawyer
Guy BuccolaGiant Leech (uncredited)
Joseph HamiltonJoseph HamiltonSam Peters (uncredited)
Walter KelleyMike (uncredited)
Bill ScullySearch Party Member (uncredited)
Carl SkloverCarl SkloverSearch Party Member (uncredited)
Ross SturlinRoss SturlinGiant Leech (uncredited)
James MillerJermey (uncredited)
Killian MillerVictim (uncredited)

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