Tarantula
"More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape!"
Originally released in 1955. Tarantula is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Jack Arnold. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Agar, Mara Corday, and Leo G. Carroll
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (301 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Agar
as Dr. Matt Hastings
Mara Corday
as Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton
Leo G. Carroll
as Prof. Gerald Deemer
Nestor Paiva
as Sheriff Jack Andrews
Ross Elliott
as Joe Burch
Hank Patterson
as Josh
Eddie Parker
as Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman
Bert Holland
as Barney Russell
Raymond Bailey
as Dr. Townsend
Steve Darrell
as Andy Andersen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarantula about?
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 d...
Who directed Tarantula?
Tarantula was directed by Jack Arnold.
How long is Tarantula?
Tarantula has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Tarantula released?
Tarantula was released on October 29, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tarantula?
The main cast of Tarantula includes John Agar, Mara Corday, Leo G. Carroll, Nestor Paiva, Ross Elliott.
Is Tarantula worth watching?
Tarantula has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 301 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.