Attack of the Giant Leeches (1959) Horror Sci-Fi
Attack of the Giant Leeches (1959) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.17/10
IMDB: ☆ 3.7/10
Attack of the Giant Leeches Plot Synopsis:
In a community near a swamp, a local dweller sees a couple of giant monsters but nobody believes him. Later, the cuckold Dave Walker finds his slut wife Liz Walker cheating on him with his friend Cal Moulton. He chases the couple through the swamp, and forces them to jump into the water. The leeches take them and shocked Dave is arrested and accused of murder. Two other locals decide to look for the bodies of Liz and Cal to get the prize of US $50.00 per body, and also vanish in the swamp. Finally, game warden Steve Benton organizes a patrol to investigate the caves under the swamp, finding the lethal giant leeches.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: In a community near a swamp, a local dweller sees a couple of giant monsters but nobody believes him. Later, the cuckold Dave Walker finds his sl** wife Liz Walker cheating on him with his friend Cal Moulton. He chases the couple through the swamp, and forces them to jump into the water. The leeches take them and shocked Dave is arrested and accused of murder. Two other locals decide to look for the bodies of Liz and Cal to get the prize of US $50.00 per body, and also vanish in the swamp. Finally, game warden Steve Benton organizes a patrol to investigate the caves under the swamp, finding the lethal giant leeches.
Tagline: Massive Blood Sucking Monsters!
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Attack of the Giant Leeches Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1959 (more 1959 movies)
Country: United States
Writers: Leo Gordon
Producers: Gene Corman, Roger Corman
Musicians: Alexander Laszlo
Cinematographers: John M. Nickolaus Jr.
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Attack of the Giant Leeches (1959) Cast (Click to Expand)
Attack of the Giant Leeches Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Clark | ... | Steve Benton |
| Yvette Vickers | ... | Liz Walker |
| Jan Shepard | ... | Nan Greyson |
| Michael Emmet | ... | Cal Moulton |
| Tyler McVey | ... | Doc Greyson |
| Bruno VeSota | ... | Dave Walker |
| Gene Roth | ... | Sheriff Kovis |
| Dan White | ... | Porky Reed (as Daniel White) |
| George Cisar | ... | Lem Sawyer |
| Guy Buccola | ... | Giant Leech (uncredited) |
| Joseph Hamilton | ... | Old Sam Peters (uncredited) |
| Walter Kelley | ... | Mike (uncredited) |
| Ross Sturlin | ... | Giant Leech (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Ken Clark, as Steve Benton, passed away at age 81 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: K. Clark | Ken Clarke - Yvette Vickers, as Liz Walker, passed away at age 81 in Benedict Canyon, Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m) - Jan Shepard – Nan Greyson
- Michael Emmet, as Cal Moulton, passed away at age 82 in San Marcos, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Michael Emmett - Tyler McVey, as Doc Greyson, passed away at age 91 in Rancho Mirage, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Bruno VeSota, as Dave Walker, passed away at age 54 in Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Bruno Ve Sota | Bruno Ve Soto | Bruno Ve-Sota | Bruno VeSoto | Bruno Vesota - Gene Roth, as Sheriff Kovis, passed away at age 73 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Eugene H. Roth | Eugene O. Roth | Eugene Roth | Eyugene Roth | Eugene Stutenroth | Gene Stutenroth - Dan White, as Porky Reed (as Daniel White), passed away at age 72 in Tampa, Florida, USA.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Dan M. White | Daniel M. White | Daniel White - George Cisar, as Lem Sawyer, passed away at age 66 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: George Cizar - Guy Buccola – Giant Leech (uncredited)
- Joseph Hamilton, as Old Sam Peters (uncredited), passed away at age 66 in Orange, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Joe H. Hamilton | Joe Hamilton | Joseph H. Hamilton - Walter Kelley (b. June 5, 1922) – Mike (uncredited)
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Walter Kelly - Ross Sturlin, as Giant Leech (uncredited), passed away at age 71 in Tampa, Florida, USA.
Sign: Gemini
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