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More pulp poetry in this 50s creature feature starring a giant tarantula, the result of a careless scientist’s experiments, as it marches across the desert. The use of a live spider, manipulated by air jets, increases the credibility of the special effects. Not recommended for arachnophobes
Original Release
11/23/1955
US Release
11/23/1955
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| John Agar | Dr. Matt Hastings |
| Mara Corday | Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton |
| Leo G. Carroll | Prof. Gerald Deemer |
| Nestor Paiva | Sheriff Jack Andrews |
| Ross Elliott | Joe Burch |
| Edwin Rand | Lt. John Nolan |
| Raymond Bailey | Townsend / Dr. Townsend |
| Hank Patterson | Josh |
| Bert Holland | Barney Russell |
| Steve Darrell | Andy Andersen |
Directors
Writers
Jack Arnold, Robert M. Fresco, Martin Berkeley
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| John Agar | Dr. Matt Hastings |
| Mara Corday | Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton |
| Leo G. Carroll | Prof. Gerald Deemer |
| Nestor Paiva | Sheriff Jack Andrews |
| Ross Elliott | Joe Burch |
| Edwin Rand | Lt. John Nolan |
| Raymond Bailey | Townsend / Dr. Townsend |
| Hank Patterson | Josh |
| Bert Holland | Barney Russell |
| Steve Darrell | Andy Andersen |
| Wag Blesing | Townsman |
| Dee Carroll | Telephone Operator |
| Edgar Dearing | Second Tramp |
| George DeNormand | Arizona State Trooper |
| Don Dillaway | Jim Bagny |
| Clint Eastwood | Jet Squadron Leader / Jet Pilot |
| Jack Hendricks | Ranch Hand |
| Jane Howard | Jean - Professor Townsend's Assistant |
| James Hyland | Trooper Grayson |
| Tom London | Jeb - First Tramp |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| William Alland | Producer |
Editors
Trailers
Classic Sci Fi Thrillers-Tarantula
