The Black Scorpion(1957)
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The Black Scorpion Synopsis
Volcanic activity frees giant scorpions from the earth who wreak havoc in the rural countryside and eventually threaten Mexico City.
The Black Scorpion (1957) is a science fiction and horror film directed by Edward Ludwig, released on October 11, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Richard Denning, Mara Corday, Carlos Rivas and Mario Navarro. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 67 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Ludwig
- Writers:
- Paul Yawitz, David Duncan, Robert Blees
- Producers:
- Frank Melford, Jack Dietz
- Cinematographer:
- Lionel Lindon
- Composer:
- Paul Sawtell
- Production:
- Amex Productions, Frank Melford-Jack Dietz Productions
- Status:
- Released
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The Black Scorpion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Denning
as Hank Scott
Mara Corday
as Teresa Alvarez
Carlos Rivas
as Artur Ramos
- Mario Navarro
Mario Navarro
as Juanito
Carlos Múzquiz
as Dr. Velazco
Pascual García Peña
as José de la Cruz
Fanny Schiller
as Florentina
Arturo Martínez
as Major Cosio
- Pedro Galván
Pedro Galván
as Father Delgado
José Chávez
as Train conductor (uncredited)
- Manuel Sánchez Navarro
Manuel Sánchez Navarro
as Victor Steven (uncredited)
Roberto Contreras
as Chumacho (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Edward Ludwig, written by Paul Yawitz, David Duncan and Robert Blees, produced by Frank Melford and Jack Dietz.
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The Black Scorpion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 67 ratings.
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The Black Scorpion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Black Scorpion online?
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The Black Scorpion (1957) 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 The Black Scorpion?
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The main cast of The Black Scorpion (1957) includes Richard Denning, Mara Corday, Carlos Rivas, Mario Navarro and Carlos Múzquiz. The film was directed by Edward Ludwig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Black Scorpion released?
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The Black Scorpion was released on October 11, 1957 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Black Scorpion worth watching?
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The Black Scorpion (1957) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 67 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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