King Dinosaur (1955) Horror Sci-Fi Adventure
King Dinosaur (1955) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.49/10
IMDB: ☆ 2.2/10
King Dinosaur Plot Synopsis:
Blasting off to a newly discovered planet called Nova, which moved into our solar system, four explorers behold a fantastic adventure. The mysterious new planet has similar characteristics of Earth, except it is home to terrifying monsters like giant snakes, giant ants, mutated alligators, and most terrifying of all, King Dinosaur, a strange lizard-like being that is a fatal threat to the explorers. Can these people survive this planet and escape?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A new planet moves into our solar system and four scientists (two couples) are sent to explore Planet Nova. In between romantic interludes, the cast faces an iguana masquerading as a Tyrannosaurus Rex.
Tagline: NEVER A THRILL LIKE THIS! (original print ad - all caps)
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King Dinosaur Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1955 (more 1955 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / King Dinosaur Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 17, 1955
Writers: Bert I. Gordon, Al Zimbalist, Tom Gries
Producers: John A. Bushelman, Bert I. Gordon, Ralph Helfer, Al Zimbalist
Musicians: Louis Palange, Gene Garf
Cinematographers: Gordon Avil
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King Dinosaur (1955) Cast (Click to Expand)
King Dinosaur Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| William Bryant | ... | Dr. Ralph Martin (as Bill Bryant) |
| Wanda Curtis | ... | Dr. Patricia Bennett |
| Douglas Henderson | ... | Dr. Richard Gordon |
| Patti Gallagher | ... | Nora Pierce |
| Marvin Miller | ... | Narrator (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- William Bryant, as Dr. Ralph Martin (as Bill Bryant), passed away at age 77 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Bill Brant | Bill Bryant | William Clay Bryant | Willie Bryant | Wm. Bryant | William R. Klein - Wanda Curtis – Dr. Patricia Bennett
- Douglas Henderson, as Dr. Richard Gordon, passed away at age 59 in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Doug Henderson | Gregg Palmer - Patti Gallagher – Nora Pierce
- Marvin Miller, as Narrator (voice), passed away at age 71 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Marvin Mueller
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