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The Black Scorpion (1957)

APPROVED 88 min  -  Horror | Sci-Fi  -   11 October 1957 (USA)
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Volcanic activity frees giant scorpions from the earth who wreak havoc in the rural countryside and eventually threaten Mexico City.

Director:

Edward Ludwig

Writers:

David Duncan (screenplay), Robert Blees (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Richard Denning, Mara Corday and Carlos Rivas
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Richard Denning Richard Denning ...
Mara Corday Mara Corday ...
Teresa Alvarez
Carlos Rivas Carlos Rivas ...
Artur Ramos
Mario Navarro Mario Navarro ...
Juanito
Carlos Múzquiz Carlos Múzquiz ...
Dr. Velazco (as Carlos Muzquiz)
Pascual García Peña Pascual García Peña ...
José de la Cruz (as Pascual Peña)
Fanny Schiller Fanny Schiller ...
Florentina
Pedro Galván Pedro Galván ...
Father Delgado (as Pedro Galvan)
Arturo Martínez Arturo Martínez ...
Major Cosio (as Arturo Martinez)
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Storyline

Giant scorpions demolish Mexico City. They have been released from underground caverns by a series of volcanic eruptions, and it's up to Hank, an American geologist to stop them. Written by Marty McKee <mmckee@wkio.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Mexico City | Scorpion | Mexico | Geologist | Cavern  | See more »

Taglines:

HE GET YOU SCARED STIFF! (original print ad - all caps) See more »

Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Den svarta skorpionen See more »

Filming Locations:

Estadio Universitario, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Amex Productions, Frank Melford-Jack Dietz Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The sounds of the scorpions are the same sounds as the ant chirps in Them!. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: When the train is being attacked, the "passengers" are just black silhouettes painted on the train windows. As mentioned in another goof, this is a small scale model train made by 'Lionel Linden'. See more »

Quotes

Teresa Alvarez: Caviar? Aren't you overdoing it a bit, Hank?
Hank Scott: Well, I've got to make an impression on you in 48 hours that'll last for two months. What's the matter, don't you like caviar?
Teresa Alvarez: Oh, I love it, but, I must say, I could never understand why it's so expensive!
Hank Scott: Well, it's a whole year's work for a sturgeon.
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Connections

Featured in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Black Scorpion (#2.12)" (1990) See more »