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    Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!

    • 19781978
    • PGPG
    • 1h 23min
    IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    13K
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    Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Trailer for Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: 25th Anniversary Edition
    Trailer1:21
    1 Video
    70 Photos
    AdventureComedyHorror

    A group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated killer tomatoes.A group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated killer tomatoes.A group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated killer tomatoes.A group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated killer tomatoes.A group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated killer tomatoes.

    • Director
      • John De Bello
    • Writers
      • Costa Dillon
      • John De Bello
      • J. Stephen Peace
    • Stars
      • David Miller
      • George Wilson
      • Sharon Taylor
    Top credits
    • Director
      • John De Bello
    • Writers
      • Costa Dillon
      • John De Bello
      • J. Stephen Peace
    • Stars
      • David Miller
      • George Wilson
      • Sharon Taylor
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 111User reviews
    • 73Critic reviews
    • 9Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
    Trailer 1:21
    Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

    Photos70

    Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Elissa Groh in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Elissa Groh in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Tom Coleman in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Sharon Taylor in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Dana Ashbrook in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Paul Oya in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Lydia Hannibal in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Efemia Dillon and D. Wayne Cyphert in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Gordon Ross in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)

    Top cast

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    David Miller
    • Mason Dixonas Mason Dixon
    George Wilson
    • Jim Richardsonas Jim Richardson
    Sharon Taylor
    • Lois Fairchildas Lois Fairchild
    J. Stephen Peace
    • Lt. Wilbur Finletteras Lt. Wilbur Finletter
    Ernie Meyers
    • The Presidentas The President
    Eric Christmas
    Eric Christmas
    • Senator Polkas Senator Polk
    Ron Shapiro
    • Newspaper Editoras Newspaper Editor
    Al Sklar
    • Ted Swannas Ted Swann
    Jerrold Anderson
    • Major Millsas Major Mills
    • (as Jerry Anderson)
    Don Birch
    • Old Manas Old Man
    Tom Coleman
    • Singing Soldieras Singing Soldier
    Art K. Koustik
    • FIA Directoras FIA Director
    • (as Art Koustik)
    Jack Nolen
    • Senator McKinleyas Senator McKinley
    Paul Oya
    • Dr. Nokitofaas Dr. Nokitofa
    John Qualls
    • Captainas Captain
    Alan Scharf
    • Robertsas Roberts
    Gary Smith
    • Sam Smithas Sam Smith
    Byron Teegarden
    • Dr. Morrisonas Dr. Morrison
    • Director
      • John De Bello
    • Writers
      • Costa Dillon
      • John De Bello
      • J. Stephen Peace
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    After a wave of reports of mysterious attacks involving people and pets being eaten by the traditionally docile fruit, a special government task force is set up to investigate the violent fruit and put a stop to their murderous spree. Included in this crack team are a lieutenant who never goes anywhere without his parachute, an underwater expert who's never out of his scuba gear, and a master of disguise who conceals his appearance by dressing as a black Adolf Hitler. —Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • "Aaargh! ..."
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Horror
      • Musical
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The helicopter crash in the early scenes was unintentional. The tail rotor blades accidentally hit the ground, causing the helicopter to spin out of control. Debris and the top rotor blades narrowly missed the police officers in the scene and the crew off camera. The pilot received minor injuries. After being pulled from the wreck, Jack Riley and George Wilson quickly ad-libbed the rest of the scene as the wreck was set on fire. The crash of the $60,000 rented helicopter used up more of the budget than all other aspects of the film combined.
    • Goofs
      The amount of squashed tomato on the police car's windshield changes.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Nokitofa: Technically sir, tomatoes are fags.

      Dr. Morrison: He means fruits.

    • Crazy credits
      The crowd at the Stadium is credited as Every Screwball in San Diego county
    • Alternate versions
      The director's cut features a mockumentary called "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! Director's Cut: A Masterpiece Restored" on the restoration and the making of the film.
    • Connections
      Edited into Muppet Babies: The Weirdo Zone (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme from 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes'
      Words and Music by John De Bello

    User reviews111

    Review
    Top review
    This should have been THE ultimate cult classic film!
    I remembered seeing a clip of this movie on an old Saturday morning program called "Kids Are People, Too". Seeing a tomato chase Mason Dixon on a sidewalk before my very eyes was far too unbelievable, and I giggled out in thinking it was the most downright hilarious thing mankind has ever seen! I hadn't even noticed that the film existed at all! That was until almost a decade later when I finally got to see it on local TV, and I began to realize that THIS FILM WAS FOR REAL!!! Possibly NO other motion picture in history has managed to make clever strangeness and ridicule like "Attack Of The Killer Tomatoes"! A film like this can be so BAD, that it's actually GOOD! However, I felt that this could have been another "audience participation" outing just like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" because it can be seen millions of times over. With some occasional musical numbers and plenty of scenes to be addicted to, this would have had a humongous impact on millions of viewers to keep going to the movie theater over and over to see this fun picture. "Killer Tomatoes" plays like a lengthy national anthem, worthy of my time and money! Now, if only I can try to educate millions on how to enjoy watching low-budget movies without getting totally embarrassed! After all, any unknown movie worth $10,000 can still be worthy!
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    • oscar-17
    • Sep 19, 1998

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 1978 (Brazil)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • KT Entertainment
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Angriff der Killertomaten
    • Filming locations
      • Qualcomm Stadium - 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Four Square Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $90,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 23min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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