Tarantula (1955)

Tarantula (1955)

More terrifying than any horror known to man comes a creeping crawling monster whose towering fury no one can escape! 1955-12-14 United States of America 80 Min. PG-13
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Overview

A rogue scientist near a small desert town arouses the suspicion of the town's doctor when his lab assistant is found dead from a case of acromegaly, which took only four days to develop. As the doctor investigates, aided by the scientist's new female assistant, they discover that something is devouring local cattle and humans in increasingly large quantities.

Cast

John Agar is Dr. Matt Hastings
Dr. Matt Hastings
Mara Corday is Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton
Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton
Leo G. Carroll is Prof. Gerald Deemer
Prof. Gerald Deemer
Nestor Paiva is Sheriff Jack Andrews
Sheriff Jack Andrews
Ross Elliott is Joe Burch
Joe Burch
Eddie Parker is Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman
Paul Lund / Eric Jacobs / Airport Workman
Bert Holland is Barney Russell
Barney Russell
Raymond Bailey is Dr. Townsend
Dr. Townsend
Steve Darrell is Andy Andersen
Andy Andersen
Edwin Rand is Lt. John Nolan
Lt. John Nolan
Clint Eastwood is Jet Pilot