Tarantula

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.

Details

Director

Jack Arnold

Release

October 29, 1955

Status

Released

Country

United States of America

Network

Universal Pictures

Runtime

1h 20m

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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

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