Attack of the Giant Leeches
“Massive Blood Sucking Monsters!”
Synopsis
A backwoods game warden and a local doctor discover that giant leeches are responsible for disappearances and deaths in a local swamp, but the local police don't believe them.
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Trailer - Attack Of The Giant Leeches (1959)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-15
Top Cast
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Ken Clark
Steve Benton
Yvette Vickers
Liz Walker
Jan Shepard
Nan Greyson
Michael Emmet
Cal Moulton
Tyler McVey
Doc Greyson
Bruno VeSota
Dave Walker
Gene Roth
Sheriff Kovis
Dan White
Porky Reed
George Cisar
Lem Sawyer
Guy Buccola
Giant Leech (uncredited)
Joseph Hamilton
Sam Peters (uncredited)
Walter Kelley
Mike (uncredited)
Bill Scully
Search Party Member (uncredited)
Carl Sklover
Search Party Member (uncredited)
Ross Sturlin
Giant Leech (uncredited)
James Miller
Jermey (uncredited)
Killian Miller
Victim (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 28, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard L. Kowalski
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Gordon
- Original Score
- Alexander Laszlo
- Original Title
- Attack of the Giant Leeches
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Roger Corman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard L. Kowalski
Leo Gordon
Alexander Laszlo
John M. Nickolaus Jr.
Carlo Lodato
Roger Corman, Gene Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Bernard L. Kowalski
Director
John M. Nickolaus Jr.
Director of Photography
Carlo Lodato
Editor
Gene Corman
Producer
Leo Gordon
Screenplay
Alexander Laszlo
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Attack of the Giant Leeches
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What is Attack of the Giant Leeches about?
A backwoods game warden and a local doctor discover that giant leeches are responsible for disappearances and deaths in a local swamp, but the local police don't believe them.
Who directed Attack of the Giant Leeches?
Attack of the Giant Leeches was directed by Bernard L. Kowalski.
Who stars in Attack of the Giant Leeches?
The principal cast of Attack of the Giant Leeches includes Ken Clark, Yvette Vickers, Jan Shepard, Michael Emmet, Tyler McVey.
When was Attack of the Giant Leeches released and how long is it?
Attack of the Giant Leeches was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Attack of the Giant Leeches?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Attack of the Giant Leeches was composed by Alexander Laszlo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Attack of the Giant Leeches?
Attack of the Giant Leeches holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).