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Cast
| Complete credited 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 | |
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Edwin Rand | ... | Lt. John Nolan |
| Raymond Bailey | ... | Townsend | |
| Hank Patterson | ... | Josh | |
| Bert Holland | ... | Barney Russell | |
| Steve Darrell | ... | Andy Andersen | |
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In the Arizona desert, Professor Gerald Deemer is experimenting with growth hormones in the hopes of finding a way to increase the world's food supply. His partner in the project was recently found dead in the desert, suffering from a disease that normally takes years to advance but, in his case, seems to have afflicted him in only a few days. The local doctor, Matt Hastings, is puzzled by the strange case and, with Deemer's recently arrived (and very pretty) assistant, Stephanie Clayton, tries to figure out what is going on. When cattle remains are found in the countryside, evidence points to a giant tarantula as the culprit. Written by garykmcd
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
20 February 1956 (Sweden) See more »Also Known As:
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Gross USA:
$1,100,000Company Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Recording)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
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Airport Attendant: What's the score, Doc?
Dr. Matt Hastings: Twins. Cutest things you ever saw.
Airport Attendant: Hey, they're keepin' ya busy these days.
Dr. Matt Hastings: The desert, it gives people wonderful ideas. Check the ship, will ya?
Airport Attendant: You betcha.
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The first of two films where Clint Eastwood plays a pilot. He would again in Firefox (1982). See more »Goofs
The position of the syringe changes from shot to shot as Prof. Deemer handles it. Moreover, in one closeup shot the hypodermic needle is completely gone. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Airport Attendant: What's the score, Doc?
Dr. Matt Hastings: Twins. Cutest things you ever saw.
Airport Attendant: Hey, they're keepin' ya busy these days.
Dr. Matt Hastings: The desert, it gives people wonderful ideas. Check the ship, will ya?
Airport Attendant: You betcha.
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I was eight when I saw Tarantula on the not-so-big screen. My youthful fear of death led me to a greater concern for the disease caused by the "nutrient" than by a very large spider. It contains a classic moment found in many 50's big monster "movies." Two guys are left behind in a car (which, of course, is in bad need of a tune-up and won't start) with a couple of puny rifles. They, of course, provide an evening meal for the spider. This was probably most people's first exposure to napalm as well.