Giant from the Unknown (1958)
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In Richard Cunha's Giant from the Unknown, scientists come upon a petrified lizard in the California Mountains. The lizard revives, proving the theory of suspended animation. Excitedly, scientist Wayne Brooks (Ed Kemmer) begins searching for a legendary Spanish giant called Vargas, who disappeared in the region 500 years earlier and who also may be in a suspended-animation state. Brooks discovers all too soon that his instincts a correct: a bolt of lightning releases Vargas (Buddy Baer) from his centuries-long slumber, whereupon the big brute goes on a homicidal rampage. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Ed Kemmer, Sally Fraser, (more)
- Director(s):
- Richard E. Cunha
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Giant from the Unknown
In Richard Cunha's Giant from the Unknown, scientists come upon a petrified lizard in the California Mountains. The lizard revives, proving the theory of suspended animation. Excitedly, scientist Wayne Brooks (Ed Kemmer) begins searching for a legendary Spanish giant called Vargas, who disappeared in the region 500 years earlier and who also may be in a suspended-animation state. Brooks discovers all too soon that his instincts a correct: a bolt of lightning releases Vargas (Buddy Baer) from his centuries-long slumber, whereupon the big brute goes on a homicidal rampage. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 77 mins
Complete Cast of Giant from the Unknown
- Ed Kemmer - Wayne Brooks
- Buddy Baer - Vargcs, the Giant
- Bob Steele - Sheriff Parker
- Billy Dix
- Ned Davenport
- Sally Fraser - Janet Cleveland
- Morris Ankrum - Prof. Cleveland
- Oliver Blake
- Gary Crutcher
- Director(s):
- Richard E. Cunha
- Writer(s):
- Ralph Brooke, Hart Frank Taussig
- Producer(s):
- Arthur A. Jacobs, Arthur P. Jacobs
- Categories:
- Horror
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