The Valley of Gwangi (1969) Thriller Sci-Fi Action Adventure Family Western
The Valley of Gwangi (1969) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.75/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.3/10
The Valley of Gwangi Plot Synopsis:
Cowboy James Franciscus seeks fame and fortune by capturing an Allosaurus living in the Forbidden Valley and putting it in a Mexican circus. His victim, called the Gwangi, turns out to have an aversion to being shown in public. Another film featuring the stop-action special effects talents of Ray Harryhausen.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Cowboy James Franciscus seeks fame and fortune by capturing a Tyrannosaurus Rex living in the Forbidden Valley and putting it in a Mexican circus...
Tagline: Cowboys Battle Monsters in the Lost World of Forbidden Valley.
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The Valley of Gwangi Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1969 (more 1969 movies)
Production Co.: WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Valley of Gwangi Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 20, 2017, DVD: Oct 21, 2003
Writers: William Bast, Julian More, Willis H. O'Brien
Producers: Ray Harryhausen, Charles H. Schneer
Musicians: Jerome Moross
Cinematographers: Erwin Hillier
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The Valley of Gwangi (1969) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Valley of Gwangi Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| James Franciscus | ... | Tuck Kirby |
| Gila Golan | ... | T.J. Breckenridge |
| Richard Carlson | ... | Champ Connors |
| Laurence Naismith | ... | Professor Bromley |
| Freda Jackson | ... | Tia Zorina - the Witch |
| Gustavo Rojo | ... | Carlos dos Orsos |
| Dennis Kilbane | ... | Rowdy |
| Mario De Barros | ... | Bean |
| Curtis Arden | ... | Lope |
| Jose Burgos | ... | The Dwarf |
| Robert Rietty | ... | Carlos (uncredited) (voice) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- James Franciscus, as Tuck Kirby, passed away at age 57 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: James Francicus | Jim Franciscus - Gila Golan – T.J. Breckenridge
- Richard Carlson, as Champ Connors, passed away at age 65 in Enc.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Laurence Naismith, as Professor Bromley, passed away at age 83 in Southport, Queensland, Australia.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Lawrence Naismith - Freda Jackson, as Tia Zorina - the Witch, passed away at age 82 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn - Gustavo Rojo – Carlos dos Orsos
- Dennis Kilbane – Rowdy
- Mario De Barros – Bean
Also known as: Mario Barros | Mario De Baros | Mario de Barrios - Curtis Arden (b. July 23, 1956) – Lope
- Jose Burgos – The Dwarf
- Robert Rietty, as Carlos (uncredited) (voice), passed away at age 92 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Bobby Rietti | Roberto Rietti | Robert Rietti | Sir Robert Rietti
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