The Incredible Shrinking Man
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Synopsis
A dangerous combination of radiation and insecticide causes the unfortunate Scott Carey to shrink, slowly but surely, until he is only a few inches tall. His home becomes a wilderness where he must survive everything from spiders living in the cellar to his beloved cat.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-14
Top Cast
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Grant Williams
Scott Carey
Randy Stuart
Louise Carey
April Kent
Clarice Bruce
Paul Langton
Charlie Carey
Raymond Bailey
Doctor Thomas Silver
William Schallert
Doctor Arthur Bramson
Frank J. Scannell
Barker
Helene Marshall
Nurse
Diana Darrin
Nurse
Billy Curtis
Midget
Charles Perry
Spieler (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Balloon Vendor (uncredited)
John Hiestand
KIRL TV Newscaster (uncredited)
Joe LaBarba
Joe (uncredited)
Perk Lazelle
Doctor (uncredited)
Lock Martin
Giant (uncredited)
Regis Parton
Minor Role (uncredited)
Luce Potter
Violet (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 19, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$750K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Arnold
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Matheson, Richard Alan Simmons
- Original Score
- Herman Stein, Hans J. Salter, Irving Gertz, Earl E. Lawrence
- Original Title
- The Incredible Shrinking Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $750K
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Arnold
Richard Matheson, Richard Alan Simmons
Herman Stein, Hans J. Salter, Irving Gertz, Earl E. Lawrence
Ellis W. Carter, Tom McCrory
Albrecht Joseph
Albert Zugsmith
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Arnold
Director
Richard Matheson
Screenplay
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
Albert Zugsmith
Producer
Richard Alan Simmons
Screenplay
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design
Albrecht Joseph
Editor
Herman Stein
Original Music Composer
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Martha Bunch
Costume Design
Irving Gertz
Original Music Composer
Earl E. Lawrence
Original Music Composer
Rydo Loshak
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Incredible Shrinking Man
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What is The Incredible Shrinking Man about?
A dangerous combination of radiation and insecticide causes the unfortunate Scott Carey to shrink, slowly but surely, until he is only a few inches tall. His home becomes a wilderness where he must survive everything from spiders living in the cellar to his beloved cat.
Who directed The Incredible Shrinking Man?
The Incredible Shrinking Man was directed by Jack Arnold.
Who stars in The Incredible Shrinking Man?
The principal cast of The Incredible Shrinking Man includes Grant Williams, Randy Stuart, April Kent, Paul Langton, Raymond Bailey.
When was The Incredible Shrinking Man released and how long is it?
The Incredible Shrinking Man was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Incredible Shrinking Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Incredible Shrinking Man was composed by Herman Stein, Hans J. Salter, Irving Gertz, Earl E. Lawrence.
Is The Incredible Shrinking Man based on a book or true story?
The Incredible Shrinking Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Matheson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Incredible Shrinking Man?
The Incredible Shrinking Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).