The Mole People
“...a savage civilization a million years old, raging with blood-lusting fury!”
Synopsis
A party of archaeologists discovers the remnants of a five millennia-old mutant Sumerian civilization living beneath a glacier atop a mountain in Mesopatamia.
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Eli Roth on THE MOLE PEOPLE
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-09-30
Top Cast
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John Agar
Dr. Roger Bentley
Cynthia Patrick
Adad
Hugh Beaumont
Dr. Jud Bellamin
Alan Napier
Elinu, the High Priest
Nestor Paiva
Prof. Etienne Lafarge
Phil Chambers
Dr. Paul Stuart
Rodd Redwing
Nazar
Robin Hughes
First Officer
Eddie Parker
Mole Person
Frank Baxter
Self (as Dr. Frank C. Baxter)
Robert F. Hoy
Mole Person
Joe Abdullah
Yvonne de Lavallade
John Dodsworth
Arthur D. Gilmour
Marc Hamilton
Bob Herron
Kay E. Kuter
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Virgil W. Vogel
- Screenplay & Story
- László Görög
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld, Hans J. Salter, Herman Stein
- Original Title
- The Mole People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Virgil W. Vogel
László Görög
Heinz Roemheld, Hans J. Salter, Herman Stein
Ellis W. Carter
Irving Birnbaum
William Alland
Department Leadership Roster
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
Virgil W. Vogel
Director
William Alland
Producer
Irving Birnbaum
Editor
László Görög
Screenplay
Jay A. Morley Jr.
Costume Design
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Herman Stein
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mole People
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Mole People about?
A party of archaeologists discovers the remnants of a five millennia-old mutant Sumerian civilization living beneath a glacier atop a mountain in Mesopatamia.
Who directed The Mole People?
The Mole People was directed by Virgil W. Vogel.
Who stars in The Mole People?
The principal cast of The Mole People includes John Agar, Cynthia Patrick, Hugh Beaumont, Alan Napier, Nestor Paiva.
When was The Mole People released and how long is it?
The Mole People was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mole People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mole People was composed by Heinz Roemheld, Hans J. Salter, Herman Stein.