The Monster That Challenged the World (1957) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi
The Monster That Challenged the World (1957) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.85/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.7/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.0/10
The Monster That Challenged the World Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An earthquake in the Salton Sea unleashes a horde of prehistoric mollusk monsters. Discovering the creatures, a Naval officer and several scientists attempt to stop the monsters, but they escape into the canal system of the California"s Imperial Valley and terrorize the populace.
Tagline: Distinctly chilling. So real that it is nearly incredible. (1993 MGM/UA VHS tape cover).
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The Monster That Challenged the World Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1957 (more 1957 movies)
Country: United States
Writers: David Duncan, Pat Fielder
Producers: Arthur Gardner, Jules V. Levy
Musicians: Heinz Roemheld
Cinematographers: Lester White
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The Monster That Challenged the World (1957) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Monster That Challenged the World Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Holt | ... | Lt. Cmdr. John ''Twill'' Twillinger |
| Audrey Dalton | ... | Gail MacKenzie |
| Hans Conried | ... | Dr. Jess Rogers |
| Barbara Darrow | ... | Jody Simms |
| Max Showalter | ... | Dr. Tad Johns (as Casey Adams) |
| Harlan Warde | ... | Lt. Robert ''Clem'' Clemens |
| Gordon Jones | ... | Sheriff Josh Peters |
| Mimi Gibson | ... | Sandy MacKenzie |
| Marjorie Stapp | ... | Connie Blake |
| Jody McCrea | ... | Seaman Fred Johnson |
| Wallace Earl Laven | ... | Sally (as Eileen Harley) |
| Robert Benevides | ... | Sonarman 2nd Class Morty Beatty (uncredited) |
| John Carlyle | ... | Monster Victim (uncredited) |
| John Close | ... | Deputy Larry (uncredited) |
| Michael Dugan | ... | Clark (uncredited) |
| William Forrest | ... | Rear Adm. Greenhouse (uncredited) |
| Gil Frye | ... | Deputy Scotty (uncredited) |
| Dan Gachman | ... | Deputy Brewer (uncredited) |
| Joseph Hamilton | ... | Lock Watchman (uncredited) |
| Charles Herbert | ... | Boy with Morty''s Cap (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Tim Holt – Lt. Cmdr. John ''Twill'' Twillinger
- Audrey Dalton – Gail MacKenzie
- Hans Conried, as Dr. Jess Rogers, passed away at age 64 in Burbank, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Hans Conreid - Barbara Darrow, as Jody Simms, passed away at age 86 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio - Max Showalter – Dr. Tad Johns (as Casey Adams)
- Harlan Warde, as Lt. Robert ''Clem'' Clemens, passed away at age 62 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Harlan Wade | Harlan Ward | Harlen Warde - Gordon Jones, as Sheriff Josh Peters, passed away at age 52 in Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Gordon W. Jones - Mimi Gibson (b. October 19, 1948) – Sandy MacKenzie
Sign: Libra - Marjorie Stapp, as Connie Blake, passed away at age 92 in Laguna Woods, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Margie Stapp - Jody McCrea – Seaman Fred Johnson
- Wallace Earl Laven, as Sally (as Eileen Harley), passed away at age 85 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Amanda Ames | Phyllis Benson | Wallace Earl | Amanda Harley | Eileen Harley - Robert Benevides – Sonarman 2nd Class Morty Beatty (uncredited)
- John Carlyle – Monster Victim (uncredited)
- John Close, as Deputy Larry (uncredited), passed away at age 42 in Palm Spr.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: John V. Close | Johnny Close - Michael Dugan, as Clark (uncredited), passed away at age 90 in Palm Desert, California, USA.
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Mike Dugan
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