USA, 1959
74m
35mm film, black and white (a colourised version is also available), 1.37:1
mono, English
An American science fiction film directed by Ray Kellogg.
Plot Summary
A small Texan town is menaced by a giant lizard and only a group of music-loving teenagers can save the day.
Credits
Crew
Directed by: Ray Kellogg
Copyright MCMLIX [1959] Hollywood Pictures, Corp.
Hollywood Pictures Corporation presents a B.R. McLendon and Gordon McLendon production
Produced by: Ken Curtis
Screenplay by: Jay Simms
Original Story by: Ray Kellogg
Cinematographer: Wilfrid M. Cline
Film Editor: Aaron Stell
Music Composed and Conducted by: Jack Marshall
Sound: Earl Snyder
Makeup: Corinne Daniel
Special Photographic Effects: Ralph Hammeras, Wee Risser
Art Designer: Louis Caldwell
Outdoor scenes filmed at Cielo
Cast
Don Sullivan [Chase Winstead]
Fred Graham [sheriff]
Lisa Simone [Lisa]
Shug Fisher [Harris]
Bob Thompson [Wheeler]
Janice Stone [Missy]
Ken Knox [Steamroller Smith]
Gay McLendon
Don Flourney [Gordy]
Cecil Hunt [Compton]
Stormy Meadows [Agatha Humphries]
Howard Ware [Eb Humphries]
Jan McLendon
Jerry Cortwright [Bob]
Beverly Thurman [Gay]
Clarke Browne [Chucky]
Grady Vaughn [Pat Wheeler]
Desmond Doogh [hitchhiker]
Ann Sonka [Whila]
Yolanda Salas [Liz Humphries]
Alternative Titles
Gigantyczna jaszczurka – Poland
Gila el monstruo gigante – Mexico
Gila, el monstruo gigante – Argentina, Spain
Kisvárosi szörnyeteg – Hungary
O Monstro Gigante de Gila – Brazil
Obrovský jaster Hyla – Slovakia
Ôtokage no Kai – Japan
Гигантский монстр Джила – Russia
References
Periodicals
- Monthly Film Bulletin vol.27 no.312 (January 1960) p.8 – credits, synopsis, review
Books
- Aurum Film Encyclopedia: Science Fiction by Phil Hardy (ed) p.188 – credits, review
- Horror and Science Fiction Films: A Checklist by Donald C. Willis p.192 – credits
- Reference Guide to Fantastic Films by Walt Lee p.163 – credits
