The Giant Gila Monster(1959)
Only Hell could breed such an enormous beast... Only God could destroy it!
The Giant Gila Monster Synopsis
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.
The Giant Gila Monster (1959) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Ray Kellogg, released on June 25, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Don Sullivan, Fred Graham, Lisa Simone and Shug Fisher. Viewers rate it 4.3 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray Kellogg
- Writers:
- Jay Simms, Ray Kellogg
- Producers:
- B.R. McLendon, Ken Curtis
- Cinematographer:
- Wilfrid M. Cline
- Composer:
- Jack Marshall
- Production:
- Hollywood Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
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The Giant Gila Monster Cast & Crew
Main cast
Don Sullivan
as Chase Winstead
Fred Graham
as Sheriff Jeff
Lisa Simone
as Lisa
Shug Fisher
as Old Man Harris
Bob Thompson
as Mr. Wheeler
- Janice Stone
Janice Stone
as Missy Winstead
- Ken Knox
Ken Knox
as Horatio Alger 'Steamroller' Smith
Gay McLendon
as Mom Winstead
- Don Flournoy
Don Flournoy
as Gordy
- Cecil Hunt
Cecil Hunt
as Mr. Compton
- Stormy Meadows
Stormy Meadows
as Agatha Humphries
- Howard Ware
Howard Ware
as Ed Humphries
Key crew
Directed by Ray Kellogg, written by Jay Simms and Ray Kellogg, produced by B.R. McLendon and Ken Curtis.
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The Giant Gila Monster Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.3/10 from 60 ratings.
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The Giant Gila Monster – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Giant Gila Monster online?
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The Giant Gila Monster (1959) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Cultpix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream, Artiflix and ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling and Bloodstream. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Giant Gila Monster?
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The main cast of The Giant Gila Monster (1959) includes Don Sullivan, Fred Graham, Lisa Simone, Shug Fisher and Bob Thompson. The film was directed by Ray Kellogg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Giant Gila Monster released?
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The Giant Gila Monster was released on June 25, 1959 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is The Giant Gila Monster worth watching?
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The Giant Gila Monster (1959) holds an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Giant Gila Monster?
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