The Abominable Snowman
“See It With Someone Brave! A Timeless Terror to Freeze You to Your Seats!”
Synopsis
A kindly English botanist and a gruff American promoter lead an expedition to the Himalayas in search of the legendary Yeti.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Val Guest
- Screenplay & Story
- Nigel Kneale
- Original Score
- Humphrey Searle
- Original Title
- The Abominable Snowman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, Clarion Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Val Guest
Nigel Kneale
Humphrey Searle
Arthur Grant
Bill Lenny
Michael Carreras, Aubrey Baring
Department Leadership Roster
Nigel Kneale
Screenplay
Val Guest
Director
Humphrey Searle
Original Music Composer
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Bill Lenny
Editor
Beatrice Dawson
Costume Design
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
Aubrey Baring
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Abominable Snowman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Abominable Snowman about?
A kindly English botanist and a gruff American promoter lead an expedition to the Himalayas in search of the legendary Yeti.
Who directed The Abominable Snowman?
The Abominable Snowman was directed by Val Guest.
Who stars in The Abominable Snowman?
The principal cast of The Abominable Snowman includes Forrest Tucker, Peter Cushing, Arnold Marlé, Maureen Connell, Richard Wattis.
When was The Abominable Snowman released and how long is it?
The Abominable Snowman was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Abominable Snowman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Abominable Snowman was composed by Humphrey Searle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Abominable Snowman?
The Abominable Snowman holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).