Beware! The Blob (1972) Horror Sci-Fi Comedy
Beware! The Blob (1972) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated G | Threatrical Jun 21, 1972 (US) | Genres Horror, Sci-Fi, Comedy | Runtime 1h 27m
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.35/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.1/10
Beware! The Blob Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A technician brings a frozen specimen of the original Blob back from the North Pole. When his wife accidentally defrosts the thing, it terrorizes the populace, including the local hippies, kittens, and bowlers.
Tagline: The movie that J.R. shot! (2000 US DVD release)
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Beware! The Blob Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1972 (more 1972 movies)
MPAA Rating: G
Runtime: 87 minutes / Sub-Genres: Monsters
Horror Genres: Comedy
Directors: Larry Hagman
Stars: Robert Walker Jr., Gwynne Gilford, Richard Stahl, Richard Webb, Shelley Berman … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jun 21, 1972Production Co.: Jack H. Harris Enterprises
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Beware! The Blob Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 21, 1972, DVD: Sep 19, 2000
Writers: Jack Woods, Anthony Harris, Richard Clair
Producers: Anthony Harris, Jack H. Harris
Musicians: Mort Garson
Cinematographers: Al Hamm
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Beware! The Blob (1972) Cast (Click to Expand)
Beware! The Blob Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Walker Jr. | ... | Bobby Hartford (as Robert Walker) |
| Gwynne Gilford | ... | Lisa Clark |
| Richard Stahl | ... | Edward Fazio |
| Richard Webb | ... | Sheriff Jones |
| Shelley Berman | ... | Hair Stylist |
| Godfrey Cambridge | ... | Chester Hargis |
| Larry Hagman | ... | Young Hobo |
| Carol Lynley | ... | Leslie |
| Marlene Clark | ... | Mariane Hargis |
| Gerrit Graham | ... | Joe, Ape-Suited Party Guest |
| J.J. Johnston | ... | Deputy Kelly Davis |
| Danny Goldman | ... | Bearded Teenager |
| Rockne Tarkington | ... | Deputy Williams |
| Dick Van Patten | ... | Scoutmaster Adleman |
| Tiger Joe Marsh | ... | The Naked Turk |
| Tim Baar | ... | Deputy Ted Sims |
| Fred Smoot | ... | Mike - Pinsetter Repairman |
| Randy Stonehill | ... | Randy - Singing Guitar Player |
| Del Close | ... | Hobo Wearing Eyepatch |
| Cindy Williams | ... | Randy''s Girl |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Robert Walker Jr. – Bobby Hartford (as Robert Walker)
- Gwynne Gilford (b. July 27, 1946) – Lisa Clark
Sign: Leo - Richard Stahl, as Edward Fazio, passed away at age 74 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Dick Stahl - Richard Webb, as Sheriff Jones, passed away at age 77 in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m) - Shelley Berman, as Hair Stylist, passed away at age 92 in Bell Canyon, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Sheldon Berman | Shelley & Sarah Berman | Shelly Berman | Shelley & Sarah - Godfrey Cambridge – Chester Hargis
- Larry Hagman, as Young Hobo, passed away at age 81 in Dallas, Texas, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Larry Hagland - Carol Lynley, as Leslie, passed away at age 77 in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: Carol Linley - Marlene Clark (b. December 19, 1949) – Mariane Hargis
Sign: Sagittarius - Gerrit Graham (b. November 27, 1949) – Joe, Ape-Suited Party Guest
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Bud T. Chud | Garrett Graham | Garret Graham | Gerritt Graham - J.J. Johnston (b. October 24, 1933) – Deputy Kelly Davis
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: J.J. Johnson - Danny Goldman, as Bearded Teenager, passed away at age 80 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Danny Goldman & Associates - Rockne Tarkington, as Deputy Williams, passed away at age 83 in USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Rocknee Tarkington - Dick Van Patten, as Scoutmaster Adleman, passed away at age 86 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9½" (1.77 m)
Also known as: John Acerno | Dick & Pat | Richard Van Patten | Dick Van Patton - Tiger Joe Marsh, as The Naked Turk, passed away at age 77 in Chicago, Ill.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: T.J. Marsh
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