Night of the Lepus
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Synopsis
Rancher Cole Hillman is fed up of rabbits plaguing his fields. Zoologist Roy Bennett conducts an experiment to curb their population, but it gives rise to giant rabbits that terrorise the town.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-06-06
Top Cast
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Stuart Whitman
Roy Bennett
Janet Leigh
Gerry Bennett
Rory Calhoun
Cole Hillman
DeForest Kelley
Elgin Clark
Paul Fix
Sheriff Cody
Melanie Fullerton
Amanda Bennett
Chris Morrell
Jackie Hillman
Chuck Hayward
Jud
Henry Willis
Frank
Francesca Jarvis
Mildred
William Elliott
Dr. Leopold
Bob Hardy
Professor Dirkson
Richard Jacome
Deputy Jason
Inez Perez
Housekeeper
Roy Gaintner
Walker
Evans Thornton
Major White
I. Stanford Jolley
Dispatcher
Robert Gooden
Leslie
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William F. Claxton
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Holliday, Gene R. Kearney
- Original Score
- Jimmie Haskell
- Original Title
- Night of the Lepus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- A.C. Lyles Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William F. Claxton
Don Holliday, Gene R. Kearney, Russell Braddon
Jimmie Haskell
Ted Voigtlander
John McSweeney Jr.
A.C. Lyles
Department Leadership Roster
A.C. Lyles
Producer
William F. Claxton
Director
Ted Voigtlander
Director of Photography
John McSweeney Jr.
Editor
Don Holliday
Screenplay
Jimmie Haskell
Original Music Composer
Gene R. Kearney
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of the Lepus
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What is Night of the Lepus about?
Rancher Cole Hillman is fed up of rabbits plaguing his fields. Zoologist Roy Bennett conducts an experiment to curb their population, but it gives rise to giant rabbits that terrorise the town.
Who directed Night of the Lepus?
Night of the Lepus was directed by William F. Claxton.
Who stars in Night of the Lepus?
The principal cast of Night of the Lepus includes Stuart Whitman, Janet Leigh, Rory Calhoun, DeForest Kelley, Paul Fix.
When was Night of the Lepus released and how long is it?
Night of the Lepus was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Night of the Lepus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night of the Lepus was composed by Jimmie Haskell.
Is Night of the Lepus based on a book or true story?
Night of the Lepus is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Russell Braddon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night of the Lepus?
Night of the Lepus holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).