Curucu, Beast of the Amazon
“Like nothing your eyes have ever seen before!”
Synopsis
Rock and Dr. Andrea travel up the Amazon to find out why the plantation workers have left their work in panic, allegedly because of attacks from Curucu, a monster who is said to live up the river where no white man has ever been before...
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curt Siodmak
- Screenplay & Story
- Curt Siodmak
- Original Score
- Raoul Kraushaar
- Original Title
- Curucu, Beast of the Amazon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Jewel Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curt Siodmak
Curt Siodmak
Raoul Kraushaar
Rudolf Icsey
Terry O. Morse
Harry Rybnick, Richard Kay
Department Leadership Roster
Curt Siodmak
Screenplay
Curt Siodmak
Director
Terry O. Morse
Editor
Rudolf Icsey
Director of Photography
Raoul Kraushaar
Original Music Composer
Harry Rybnick
Producer
Richard Kay
Producer
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What is Curucu, Beast of the Amazon about?
Rock and Dr. Andrea travel up the Amazon to find out why the plantation workers have left their work in panic, allegedly because of attacks from Curucu, a monster who is said to live up the river where no white man has ever been before...
Who directed Curucu, Beast of the Amazon?
Curucu, Beast of the Amazon was directed by Curt Siodmak.
Who stars in Curucu, Beast of the Amazon?
The principal cast of Curucu, Beast of the Amazon includes John Bromfield, Beverly Garland, Tom Payne, Harvey Chalk, Sérgio de Oliveira.
When was Curucu, Beast of the Amazon released and how long is it?
Curucu, Beast of the Amazon was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Curucu, Beast of the Amazon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Curucu, Beast of the Amazon was composed by Raoul Kraushaar.