The Giant Gila Monster
“Only Hell could breed such an enormous beast... Only God could destroy it!”
Synopsis
A small town in Texas finds itself under attack from a hungry, fifty-foot-long gila monster. No longer content to forage in the desert, the giant lizard begins chomping on motorists and train passengers before descending upon the town itself. Only Chase Winstead, a quick-thinking mechanic, can save the town from being wiped out.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Joe Dante on THE GIANT GILA MONSTER
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-01
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Don Sullivan
Chase Winstead
Fred Graham
Sheriff Jeff
Lisa Simone
Lisa
Shug Fisher
Old Man Harris
Bob Thompson
Mr. Wheeler
Janice Stone
Missy Winstead
Ken Knox
Horatio Alger 'Steamroller' Smith
Gay McLendon
Mom Winstead
Don Flournoy
Gordy
Cecil Hunt
Mr. Compton
Stormy Meadows
Agatha Humphries
Howard Ware
Ed Humphries
Pat Reeves
Rick
Jan McLendon
Jennie
Jerry Cortwright
Bob
Beverly Thurman
Gay
Clarke Browne
Chuck
Grady Vaughn
Pat Wheeler
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dallas, Texas
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Kellogg
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Simms
- Original Score
- Jack Marshall
- Original Title
- The Giant Gila Monster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Hollywood Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Kellogg
Jay Simms, Ray Kellogg
Jack Marshall
Wilfrid M. Cline
Aaron Stell
B.R. McLendon, Ken Curtis, Gordon McLendon
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Kellogg
Director
Jay Simms
Screenplay
B.R. McLendon
Producer
Jack Marshall
Original Music Composer
Ken Curtis
Producer
Wilfrid M. Cline
Director of Photography
Aaron Stell
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Giant Gila Monster
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What is The Giant Gila Monster about?
A small town in Texas finds itself under attack from a hungry, fifty-foot-long gila monster. No longer content to forage in the desert, the giant lizard begins chomping on motorists and train passengers before descending upon the town itself. Only Chase Winstead, a quick-thinking mechanic, can save the town from being wiped out.
Who directed The Giant Gila Monster?
The Giant Gila Monster was directed by Ray Kellogg.
Who stars in The Giant Gila Monster?
The principal cast of The Giant Gila Monster includes Don Sullivan, Fred Graham, Lisa Simone, Shug Fisher, Bob Thompson.
When was The Giant Gila Monster released and how long is it?
The Giant Gila Monster was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Giant Gila Monster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Giant Gila Monster was composed by Jack Marshall.