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Tarantula (1955)

More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape!

  • Oct 29, 1955
  • 1h 20m

6.5/10

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318 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Tarantula is a 1955 science fiction and horror film directed by Jack Arnold. Its leading cast includes John Agar, Mara Corday and Leo G. Carroll. It runs for 1 hour 20 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 20 minutes
Language
English
Audience signal
6.5/10 from 318 TMDB votes

Trailer

Tarantula ≣ 1955 ≣ Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • John Agar Dr. Matt Hastings
  • Mara Corday Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton
  • Leo G. Carroll Prof. Gerald Deemer
  • Nestor Paiva Sheriff Jack Andrews
  • Ross Elliott Joe Burch
  • Hank Patterson Josh
  • Eddie Parker Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman
  • Bert Holland Barney Russell
  • Raymond Bailey Dr. Townsend
  • Steve Darrell Andy Andersen
  • Edwin Rand Lt. John Nolan
  • Wag Blesing Townsman
  • Clint Eastwood Jet Squadron Leader (uncredited)
  • Dee Carroll Telephone Operator (uncredited)

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