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Reptilicus (1961) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.45/10
IMDB: ☆ 3.6/10
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Reptilicus Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A portion of the tail of a prehistoric reptile is discovered in Denmark. It regenerates into the entire reptile, which proceeds to destroy buildings and property and generally make a nuisance of itself. It can fly, swim, and walk, and has impenetrable scales, which makes it difficult to kill.
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Reptilicus Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1961 (more 1961 movies)
Production Co.: American International Pictures
Language: Danish, English
Country: Denmark
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Reptilicus Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 20, 1961, DVD: Aug 28, 2001
Writers: Sidney W. Pink, Ib Melchior
Producers: Samuel Z. Arkoff, Sidney W. Pink, Johann Zalabery
Musicians: Les Baxter, Sven Gyldmark
Cinematographers: Aage Wiltrup
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Reptilicus (1961) Cast (Click to Expand)
Reptilicus Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bent Mejding | ... | Svend Viltorft |
| Asbjørn Andersen | ... | Prof. Otto Martens (as Asbjorn Andersen) |
| Povl Wøldike | ... | Dr. Peter Dalby (as Poul Wildaker) |
| Ann Smyrner | ... | Lise Martens |
| Mimi Heinrich | ... | Karen Martens |
| Dirch Passer | ... | Petersen |
| Marlies Behrens | ... | Connie Miller (American version) (as Marla Behrens) |
| Carl Ottosen | ... | Gen. Mark Grayson |
| Ole Wisborg | ... | Capt. Einer Brandt |
| Birthe Wilke | ... | Self - Nightclub Singer |
| Mogens Brandt | ... | Police Chief Hassing |
| Kjeld Petersen | ... | Police Officer Olsen |
| Jens Due | ... | Journalist |
| May Reimers | ... | Badegæst (as Mai Reimers) |
| Jørgen Blaksted | ... | Naval Officer (uncredited) |
| Robert Cornthwaite | ... | Man (uncredited) (voice) |
| Børge Møller Grimstrup | ... | Danish Farmer (uncredited) |
| Egon Gydesen | ... | Danish Soldier (uncredited) |
| Knud Hallest | ... | Naval Officer (uncredited) |
| Svend Johansen | ... | Naval Officer (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Bent Mejding – Svend Viltorft
- Asbjørn Andersen, as Prof. Otto Martens (as Asbjorn Andersen), passed away at age 75 in Denmark.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Asbjorn Andersen | Asbjörn Andersen - Povl Wøldike – Dr. Peter Dalby (as Poul Wildaker)
- Ann Smyrner – Lise Martens
- Mimi Heinrich – Karen Martens
- Dirch Passer – Petersen
- Marlies Behrens – Connie Miller (American version) (as Marla Behrens)
- Carl Ottosen – Gen. Mark Grayson
- Ole Wisborg – Capt. Einer Brandt
- Birthe Wilke – Self - Nightclub Singer
- Mogens Brandt – Police Chief Hassing
- Kjeld Petersen – Police Officer Olsen
- Jens Due – Journalist
- May Reimers – Badegæst (as Mai Reimers)
- Jørgen Blaksted – Naval Officer (uncredited)
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