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The Giant Gila Monster (1959)

Movie ★ 4.3 74 min

Horror Science Fiction

A small town in Texas finds itself under attack from a hungry, fifty-foot-long gila monster. No longer content to forage in the desert, the giant lizard begins chomping on motorists and train passengers before descending upon the town itself. Only Chase Winstead, a quick-thinking mechanic, can save the town from being wiped out.

Ray Kellogg Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 25, 1959
Runtime
74 min
IMDb
tt0052846
Language
Studio
Hollywood Pictures Corporation

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Cast

Don Sullivan Don Sullivan Chase Winstead Fred Graham Fred Graham Sheriff Jeff Lisa Simone Lisa Simone Lisa Shug Fisher Shug Fisher Old Man Harris Bob Thompson Bob Thompson Mr. Wheeler Janice Stone Missy Winstead Ken Knox Horatio Alger 'Steamroller' Smith Gay McLendon Gay McLendon Mom Winstead Don Flournoy Gordy Cecil Hunt Mr. Compton Stormy Meadows Agatha Humphries Howard Ware Ed Humphries Pat Reeves Rick Jan McLendon Jennie Jerry Cortwright Bob Beverly Thurman Gay Clarke Browne Chuck Grady Vaughn Pat Wheeler

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Giant Gila Monster about?
A small town in Texas finds itself under attack from a hungry, fifty-foot-long gila monster. No longer content to forage in the desert, the giant lizard begins chomping on motorists and train passengers before descending upon the town itself. Only Chase Winstead, a quick-thinking mechanic, can save the town from being wiped out.
Who directed The Giant Gila Monster?
The Giant Gila Monster was directed by Ray Kellogg.
Who stars in The Giant Gila Monster?
The Giant Gila Monster stars Don Sullivan, Fred Graham, Lisa Simone, Shug Fisher.
When was The Giant Gila Monster released?
The Giant Gila Monster is a 1959 horror, science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Giant Gila Monster?
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