Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958)

Director:

Nathan Juran

Writer:

Mark Hanna (writer)

Release Date:

19 May 1958 (USA)

Genre:

Sci-Fi

Tagline:

See a female colossus... her mountainous torso, skyscraper limbs, giant desires!

Plot:

When an abused wife grows to giant size because of an alien encounter and an aborted murder attempt, she goes after cheating husband with revenge on her mind.

Plot Keywords:

Mental Patient | Monster | Butler | Philanderer | Wife

Cast

Allison Hayes	...	Nancy Fowler Archer
William Hudson	...	Harry Archer
Yvette Vickers	...	Honey Parker
Roy Gordon	...	Dr. Isaac Cushing
George Douglas	...	Sheriff Dubbitt
Ken Terrell	...	Jess Stout
Otto Waldis	...	Dr. Heinrich Von Loeb
Eileen Stevens	...	Nurse (as Eileene Stevens)
Michael Ross	...	Tony the bartender / Space Giant (as Mike Ross)
Frank Chase	...	Deputy Charlie

Also Known As:

Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (USA) (poster title)

Runtime:

65 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:Approved (PCA #18976)

Filming Locations:

Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Woolner Brothers Pictures Inc.

Trivia:

The giant bald space alien is played by Michael Ross. He can also be spotted playing the bartender.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When Nancy picks up Harry, you can see the back of his shirt is pulled up, like he is attached to wires.

Quotes:

Harry Archer: I should never have agreed to go back to her once we were separated.
Honey Parker: Why did you?
Harry Archer: You know why. I couldn't pry a nickel out of her. That community property routine only works for women! A man hasn't got a chance!
Honey Parker: Unless the wife dies.
[he looks around in shock;]
Honey Parker: I didn't say anything.
Harry Archer: You were thinking it!
Honey Parker: Not the same thing.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Smallville: Thirst (#5.5)" (2005)

Check out the last line of dialog!

Surprisingly this late 50's Sci-Fi feature isn't all that bad. Decent acting and filming make it one of those Black and White science fiction numbers that's entertaining and fun to watch. The last line in this motion picture is an underrated classic among closing lines. Superior to the 90 something remake.