Giant from the Unknown(1958)
A Hideous Monster from Beyond the Grave!
Giant from the Unknown Synopsis
A series of grisly murders plague a small mountain community and the sheriff suspects a local scientist whom he dislikes. Together with a former professor and the professor's pretty daughter, the scientist sets about solving the crimes and discovers the killer is an oversized 16th century conquistador, resurrected by a lightning bolt from his mountain grave.
Giant from the Unknown (1958) is a horror film directed by Richard E. Cunha, released on January 3, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Ed Kemmer, Sally Fraser, Morris Ankrum and Bob Steele. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard E. Cunha
- Writers:
- Frank Hart Taussig, Ralph Brooke, Ralph Brooke
- Producers:
- Arthur A. Jacobs
- Cinematographer:
- Richard E. Cunha
- Composer:
- Albert Glasser
- Production:
- Screencraft Enterprises
- Budget:
- $54,000
- Status:
- Released
Giant from the Unknown (1958) Trailer
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Giant from the Unknown Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ed Kemmer
as Wayne Brooks
Sally Fraser
as Janet Cleveland
Morris Ankrum
as Dr. Frederick Cleveland
Bob Steele
as Sheriff Parker
Buddy Baer
as Vargas the Giant
- Gary Crutcher
Gary Crutcher
as Charlie Brown
- Billy Dix
Billy Dix
as Indian Joe
Oliver Blake
as Cafe Proprietor
- Jolene Brand
Jolene Brand
as Ann Brown
- Ned Davenport
Ned Davenport
as First Townsman
Ewing Miles Brown
as Townsman
- Frank Hart Taussig
Frank Hart Taussig
as Townsman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Richard E. Cunha, written by Frank Hart Taussig, Ralph Brooke and Ralph Brooke, produced by Arthur A. Jacobs.
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Giant from the Unknown Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 17 ratings.
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Giant from the Unknown – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Giant from the Unknown online?
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Giant from the Unknown (1958) is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel, IndieFlix, Cultpix, Midnight Pulp, Full Moon Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Giant from the Unknown?
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The main cast of Giant from the Unknown (1958) includes Ed Kemmer, Sally Fraser, Morris Ankrum, Bob Steele and Buddy Baer. The film was directed by Richard E. Cunha. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Giant from the Unknown released?
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Giant from the Unknown was released on January 3, 1958 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Giant from the Unknown worth watching?
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Giant from the Unknown (1958) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Giant from the Unknown?
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Yes. The official Giant from the Unknown trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.