Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978) Horror Sci-Fi Comedy Adventure Musical
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

Metascore: ☆ 0.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 2.7/10
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! Plot Synopsis:
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.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated killer tomatoes.
Tagline: "Aaargh! ..."
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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1978 (more 1978 movies)
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! Release Dates Blu-ray 4K: Jan 23, 2018, Blu-ray CE: Jan 23, 2018
Writers: Costa Dillon, John De Bello, J. Stephen Peace
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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978) Cast (Click to Expand)
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| David Miller | ... | Mason Dixon |
| George Wilson | ... | Jim Richardson |
| Sharon Taylor | ... | Lois Fairchild |
| J. Stephen Peace | ... | Lt. Wilbur Finletter (as Rock Peace) |
| Ernie Meyers | ... | The President |
| Eric Christmas | ... | Senator Polk |
| Ron Shapiro | ... | Newspaper Editor |
| Al Sklar | ... | Ted Swann |
| Jerrold Anderson | ... | Major Mills (as Jerry Anderson) |
| Don Birch | ... | Old Man |
| Tom Coleman | ... | Singing Soldier |
| Art K. Koustik | ... | FIA Director (as Art Koustik) |
| Jack Nolen | ... | Senator McKinley |
| Paul Oya | ... | Dr. Nokitofa |
| John Qualls | ... | Captain |
| Alan Scharf | ... | Roberts |
| Gary Smith | ... | Sam Smith |
| Byron Teegarden | ... | Dr. Morrison |
| Doug Vernon | ... | Scientist |
| Dean Grell | ... | Miss Potato Famine of 1922 |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- David Miller – Mason Dixon
- George Wilson – Jim Richardson
- Sharon Taylor – Lois Fairchild
- J. Stephen Peace (b. March 30, 1953) – Lt. Wilbur Finletter (as Rock Peace)
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Rock Peace | Steven Peace | Steve Peace - Ernie Meyers – The President
- Eric Christmas, as Senator Polk, passed away at age 84 in Camarillo, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Ron Shapiro – Newspaper Editor
- Al Sklar – Ted Swann
- Jerrold Anderson – Major Mills (as Jerry Anderson)
- Don Birch – Old Man
- Tom Coleman – Singing Soldier
- Art K. Koustik – FIA Director (as Art Koustik)
- Jack Nolen – Senator McKinley
- Paul Oya – Dr. Nokitofa
- John Qualls – Captain
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