The Neanderthal Man
“HALF MAN...HALF BEAST...He held them all in the grip of deadly terror...nothing could keep him from this woman he claimed as his own!”
Synopsis
A scientist develops a formula which will cause animals to regress to the form of their primitive ancestors, and tries it on himself with disastrous results.
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Neanderthal Man Crashes Picnic - The Neanderthal Man (1953)Official
Type: Clip • Published 2014-01-09
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Robert Shayne
Prof. Clifford Groves
Richard Crane
Dr. Ross Harkness
Joyce Terry
Jan Groves
Doris Merrick
Ruth Marshall
Robert Long
Game Warden George Oakes
Tandra Quinn
Celia
Beverly Garland
Nola Mason, bar waitress
Dick Rich
Sheriff Andy Andrews
Lee Morgan
Charlie Webb, bar owner
Frank Gerstle
Mr. Wheeler, hunter
Robert Easton
Danny, a townsman
Eric Colmar
Buck Hastings, a townsman
Robert Bray
Jim Newcomb, a townsman
Anthony Jochim
Skeptical Naturalist
Marshall Bradford
Naturalists' Conference Chairman
William Fawcett
Dr. Fairchild
Tom Monroe
Thickset Townsman at Webb's Cafe
Ann Staunton
State Trooper Dispatcher
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E.A. Dupont
- Screenplay & Story
- Aubrey Wisberg, Jack Pollexfen
- Original Score
- Albert Glasser
- Original Title
- The Neanderthal Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Global Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E.A. Dupont
Aubrey Wisberg, Jack Pollexfen
Albert Glasser
Stanley Cortez
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Jack Pollexfen, Aubrey Wisberg
Department Leadership Roster
E.A. Dupont
Director
Aubrey Wisberg
Writer
Jack Pollexfen
Writer
Jack Pollexfen
Producer
Aubrey Wisberg
Producer
Albert Glasser
Original Music Composer
Stanley Cortez
Director of Photography
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Neanderthal Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Neanderthal Man about?
A scientist develops a formula which will cause animals to regress to the form of their primitive ancestors, and tries it on himself with disastrous results.
Who directed The Neanderthal Man?
The Neanderthal Man was directed by E.A. Dupont.
Who stars in The Neanderthal Man?
The principal cast of The Neanderthal Man includes Robert Shayne, Richard Crane, Joyce Terry, Doris Merrick, Robert Long.
When was The Neanderthal Man released and how long is it?
The Neanderthal Man was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Neanderthal Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Neanderthal Man was composed by Albert Glasser.