The Black Scorpion
"Every horror you've seen on the screen grows pale beside the horror of..."
Originally released in 1957. The Black Scorpion is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Edward Ludwig. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Denning, Mara Corday, and Carlos Rivas
Synopsis
Volcanic activity frees giant scorpions from the earth who wreak havoc in the rural countryside and eventually threaten Mexico City.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (66 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top Cast
Richard Denning
as Hank Scott
Mara Corday
as Teresa Alvarez
Carlos Rivas
as Artur Ramos
Mario Navarro
as Juanito
Carlos Múzquiz
as Dr. Velazco
Pascual García Peña
as José de la Cruz
Fanny Schiller
as Florentina
Arturo Martínez
as Major Cosio
Pedro Galván
as Father Delgado
José Chávez
as Train conductor (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Amex Productions
- Frank Melford-Jack Dietz Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Black Scorpion about?
Volcanic activity frees giant scorpions from the earth who wreak havoc in the rural countryside and eventually threaten Mexico City.
Who directed The Black Scorpion?
The Black Scorpion was directed by Edward Ludwig.
How long is The Black Scorpion?
The Black Scorpion has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The Black Scorpion released?
The Black Scorpion was released on October 11, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Black Scorpion?
The main cast of The Black Scorpion includes Richard Denning, Mara Corday, Carlos Rivas, Mario Navarro, Carlos Múzquiz.