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The Monster That Challenged the World
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The Monster That Challenged the World

1957-06-14 · 84 min · ★ 5.6

Horror · Science Fiction

Giants Mollusks are released from the earth by an earthquake and start killing people.

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Directors
Arnold Laven
Production companies
Gramercy Pictures, Inc., United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 200,000

Top Cast

Tim HoltTim HoltLt. Cmdr. John 'Twill' Twillinger
Audrey DaltonAudrey DaltonGail MacKenzie
Hans ConriedHans ConriedDr. Jess Rogers
Barbara DarrowBarbara DarrowJody Simms
Max ShowalterMax ShowalterDr. Tad Johns
Harlan WardeLt. Robert 'Clem' Clemens
Gordon JonesGordon JonesSheriff Josh Peters
Mimi GibsonMimi GibsonSandy MacKenzie
Marjorie StappMarjorie StappConnie Blake
Jody McCreaJody McCreaSeaman Fred Johnson
Wallace EarlWallace EarlSally
Dennis McCarthyGeorge Blake (lab assistant)
Sarah SelbySarah SelbyMrs. Simms
Milton ParsonsMilton ParsonsLewis Clark Dobbs
Charles TannenCharles TannenSeaman Wyatt (Radioman)
Robert BenevidesSeaman Morty Beatty
John CarlyleMonster Victim
John CloseDeputy Larry
William ForrestWilliam ForrestAdmiral Greenhouse
Gil FryeDeputy Scotty

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