The Black Scorpion (1957) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi Action Adventure
The Black Scorpion (1957) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Oct 11, 1957 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure | Runtime 1h 28m
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.05/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.4/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.7/10
The Black Scorpion Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Giant scorpions demolish Mexico City. They have been released from underground caverns by a series of volcanic eruptions, and it"s up to Hank, an American geologist to stop them.
Tagline: DON"T BE ASHAMED TO SCREAM - IT HELPS TO RELIEVE THE TENSION
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Type: MovieYear: 1957 (more 1957 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 88 minutes / Sub-Genres: Monsters
Directors: Edward Ludwig
Stars: Richard Denning, Mara Corday, Carlos Rivas, Mario Navarro, Carlos Múzquiz … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Oct 11, 1957Language: English, Spanish
Country: Mexico, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Black Scorpion Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 11, 1957
Writers: David Duncan, Robert Blees, Paul Yawitz
Producers: Jack Dietz, Frank Melford
Musicians: Paul Sawtell
Cinematographers: Lionel Lindon
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The Black Scorpion (1957) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Black Scorpion Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Denning | ... | Hank Scott |
| Mara Corday | ... | Teresa Alvarez |
| Carlos Rivas | ... | Artur Ramos |
| Mario Navarro | ... | Juanito |
| Carlos Múzquiz | ... | Dr. Velazco (as Carlos Muzquiz) |
| Pascual García Peña | ... | José de la Cruz (as Pascual Peña) |
| Fanny Schiller | ... | Florentina |
| Pedro Galván | ... | Father Delgado (as Pedro Galvan) |
| Arturo Martínez | ... | Major Cosio (as Arturo Martinez) |
| Quintín Bulnes | ... | Lineman killed on pole (uncredited) |
| José Chávez | ... | Train conductor (uncredited) |
| Roberto Contreras | ... | Chumacho (uncredited) |
| Ángel Di Stefani | ... | Military man (uncredited) |
| Jaime González Quiñones | ... | Boy in San Lorenzo (uncredited) |
| Leonor Gómez | ... | Villager (uncredited) |
| Bob Johnson | ... | Narrator / Police Radio Dispatcher / Radio Newscaster / Public Address Announcer (uncredited) (voice) |
| Margarito Luna | ... | Crane operator (uncredited) |
| Héctor Mateos | ... | Military Man (uncredited) |
| José L. Murillo | ... | Military Man (uncredited) |
| Manuel Sánchez Navarro | ... | Victor Steven (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Richard Denning, as Hank Scott, passed away at age 84 in Escondido, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Mara Corday (b. January 3, 1930) – Teresa Alvarez
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Maria Corda | Mara Long aka Richard & Mara Long | Mara Long aka Richard & Mara - Carlos Rivas – Artur Ramos
- Mario Navarro – Juanito
- Carlos Múzquiz – Dr. Velazco (as Carlos Muzquiz)
- Pascual García Peña – José de la Cruz (as Pascual Peña)
- Fanny Schiller – Florentina
- Pedro Galván – Father Delgado (as Pedro Galvan)
- Arturo Martínez – Major Cosio (as Arturo Martinez)
- Quintín Bulnes – Lineman killed on pole (uncredited)
- José Chávez, as Train conductor (uncredited), passed away at age 72 in Mexico D.F., Mexico.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: José Chávez Trowe 'Chang' | José Chávez 'Trowe' | Jose T. Chavez | Jose Chavez | José T. Chavez | José T. Chávez | Jose Chavez T. | José Chavez T. | José Chávez T. | Jose Chavez Trow | Jose Chavez Trowe | Jose Trowe | José Chavez Trowe | José Chávez - Roberto Contreras, as Chumacho (uncredited), passed away at age 71 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Robert Contreras | Roberto Contreres | Roberto Contréras - Ángel Di Stefani – Military man (uncredited)
- Jaime González Quiñones – Boy in San Lorenzo (uncredited)
- Leonor Gómez – Villager (uncredited)
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