Reptilicus
“Excitement and fun – charm and shock!”
Synopsis
After copper miners discover a piece of the frozen tail of a giant prehistoric reptile in Lapland, scientists inadvertently bring it back to life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Reptilicus - Danish ver. (1961) [Theatrical Trailer] [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-15
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Carl Ottosen
Brigadier General Mark Grayson
Ann Smyrner
Lise Martens
Mimi Heinrich
Karen Martens
Asbjørn Andersen
Professor Otto Martens
Bodil Miller
Connie Miller
Bent Mejding
Svend Viltorft
Povl Wøldike
Dr. Peter Dalby
Dirch Passer
Mikkelsen
Ole Wisborg
Captain Brandt
Mogens Brandt
Police Chief Hassing
Kjeld Petersen
Police Officer Olsen
Alfred Wilken
Commander Vanggaard
Poul Thomsen
Captain Naval
Claus Toksvig
Self
Birthe Wilke
Self
Alex Suhr
Alex
Bent Vejlby
Brandt's Driver
Børge Møller Grimstrup
Farmer
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$233K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$800K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.43x
+$567K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Poul Bang
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney W. Pink, Ib Melchior
- Original Title
- Reptilicus
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $233K
- Worldwide Gross
- $800K
- Production Studios
- Saga Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Poul Bang
Sidney W. Pink, Ib Melchior
Sven Methling
Department Leadership Roster
Poul Bang
Director
Sidney W. Pink
Writer
Ib Melchior
Writer
Sven Methling
Editor
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Reptilicus.
Monsters & Animals
Similar Titles to Reptilicus
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.2
Anime
6.7
7.1
6.5
5.7
7.4
6.7
6.6
4.5
6.8
5.5
5.7
5.0
6.7
6.6
7.3
8.7
More Like Reptilicus
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Reptilicus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Reptilicus about?
After copper miners discover a piece of the frozen tail of a giant prehistoric reptile in Lapland, scientists inadvertently bring it back to life.
Who directed Reptilicus?
Reptilicus was directed by Poul Bang.
Who stars in Reptilicus?
The principal cast of Reptilicus includes Carl Ottosen, Ann Smyrner, Mimi Heinrich, Asbjørn Andersen, Bodil Miller.
When was Reptilicus released and how long is it?
Reptilicus was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Reptilicus?
Reptilicus had a reported production budget of $233K and grossed $800K at the worldwide box office (3.43 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).