Night of the Lepus(1972)
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Night of the Lepus Synopsis
Rancher Cole Hillman is fed up of rabbits plaguing his fields. Zoologist Roy Bennett conducts an experiment to curb their population, but it gives rise to giant rabbits that terrorise the town.
Night of the Lepus (1972) is a horror and science fiction film directed by William F. Claxton, released on October 4, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Rory Calhoun and DeForest Kelley. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 119 ratings.
- Director:
- William F. Claxton
- Writers:
- Russell Braddon, Don Holliday, Gene R. Kearney
- Producers:
- A.C. Lyles
- Cinematographer:
- Ted Voigtlander
- Composer:
- Jimmie Haskell
- Production:
- A.C. Lyles Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Night of the Lepus (1972) Trailer
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Night of the Lepus Videos & Clips
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Official Trailer
Trailer
Long Live Captain Billy
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Lepus On The Move
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Night of the Lepus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stuart Whitman
as Roy Bennett
Janet Leigh
as Gerry Bennett
Rory Calhoun
as Cole Hillman
DeForest Kelley
as Elgin Clark
Paul Fix
as Sheriff Cody
Melanie Fullerton
as Amanda Bennett
- Chris Morrell
Chris Morrell
as Jackie Hillman
Chuck Hayward
as Jud
- Henry Willis
Henry Willis
as Frank
Francesca Jarvis
as Mildred
William Elliott
as Dr. Leopold
- Bob Hardy
Bob Hardy
as Professor Dirkson
Key crew
Directed by William F. Claxton, written by Russell Braddon, Don Holliday and Gene R. Kearney, produced by A.C. Lyles.
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Night of the Lepus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 119 ratings.
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Night of the Lepus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Night of the Lepus online?
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Night of the Lepus (1972) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Night of the Lepus?
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The main cast of Night of the Lepus (1972) includes Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Rory Calhoun, DeForest Kelley and Paul Fix. The film was directed by William F. Claxton. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Night of the Lepus released?
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Night of the Lepus was released on October 4, 1972 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Night of the Lepus worth watching?
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Night of the Lepus (1972) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 119 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 Night of the Lepus?
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