Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!
“A new musical-comedy-horror show!”
Synopsis
After a wave of reports of mysterious attacks involving people and pets being eaten by the traditionally docile fruit, a special government task force is set up to investigate the violent fruit and put a stop to their murderous spree.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-05
Top Cast
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David Miller
Mason Dixon
George Wilson
Jim Richardson
Sharon Taylor
Lois Fairchild
J. Stephen Peace
Wilbur Finletter
Ernie Meyers
The President
Eric Christmas
Senator Polk
Jack Riley
Salesman
Nigel Barber
Guard at Gate
John De Bello
Janitor / Charles White
Gregg Berger
Sergeant
Costa Dillon
Man in Library
Dean Grell
Miss Potato Famine of 1922
John Qualls
Captain
Ron Shapiro
Newspaper Editor
Al Sklar
Ted Swann
Jerrold Anderson
Major Mills
Don Birch
Old Man
Tom Coleman
Singing Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 1989
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$567K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.65x
+$467K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John De Bello
- Screenplay & Story
- Rick Rockwell, John De Bello, J. Stephen Peace, Costa Dillon
- Original Score
- John De Bello
- Original Title
- Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Worldwide Gross
- $567K
- Production Studios
- Four Square Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John De Bello
Rick Rockwell, John De Bello, J. Stephen Peace, Costa Dillon
John De Bello
John K. Culley
John De Bello
John De Bello
Department Leadership Roster
John De Bello
Director
John De Bello
Editor
John K. Culley
Director of Photography
John De Bello
Producer
Rick Rockwell
Screenplay
John De Bello
Screenplay
John De Bello
Original Music Composer
J. Stephen Peace
Screenplay
Costa Dillon
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! about?
After a wave of reports of mysterious attacks involving people and pets being eaten by the traditionally docile fruit, a special government task force is set up to investigate the violent fruit and put a stop to their murderous spree.
Who directed Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!?
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! was directed by John De Bello.
Who stars in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!?
The principal cast of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! includes David Miller, George Wilson, Sharon Taylor, J. Stephen Peace, Ernie Meyers.
When was Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! released and how long is it?
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!?
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! had a reported production budget of $100K and grossed $567K at the worldwide box office (5.65 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! was composed by John De Bello.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!?
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).