The Valley of Gwangi
“Cowboys Battle Monsters in the Lost World of Forbidden Valley.”
Synopsis
A turn of the century wild west show struggling to make a living in Mexico comes into the possession of a tiny prehistoric horse. This leads to an expedition to the Forbidden Valley where they discover living dinosaurs. They capture one and take it back to be put on display, leading to inevitable mayhem.
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The Valley Of Gwangi (1969) - HD Trailer [1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-04
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James Franciscus
Tuck Kirby
Gila Golan
T.J. Breckenridge
Richard Carlson
Champ Connors
Laurence Naismith
Professor Bromley
Freda Jackson
Tia Zorina - the Witch
Gustavo Rojo
Carlos dos Orsos
Dennis Kilbane
Rowdy
Mario De Barros
Bean
Curtis Arden
Lope
Jose Burgos
The Dwarf (uncredited)
Robert Rietti
Carlos (voice / uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Detroit, Michigan
Festival / Special Debut
July 25, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 30, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim O'Connolly
- Screenplay & Story
- William Bast
- Original Score
- Jerome Moross
- Original Title
- The Valley of Gwangi
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim O'Connolly
William Bast
Jerome Moross
Erwin Hillier
Henry Richardson
Charles H. Schneer
Department Leadership Roster
William Bast
Screenplay
Jim O'Connolly
Director
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Henry Richardson
Editor
Jerome Moross
Original Music Composer
Charles H. Schneer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Valley of Gwangi
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What is The Valley of Gwangi about?
A turn of the century wild west show struggling to make a living in Mexico comes into the possession of a tiny prehistoric horse. This leads to an expedition to the Forbidden Valley where they discover living dinosaurs. They capture one and take it back to be put on display, leading to inevitable mayhem.
Who directed The Valley of Gwangi?
The Valley of Gwangi was directed by Jim O'Connolly.
Who stars in The Valley of Gwangi?
The principal cast of The Valley of Gwangi includes James Franciscus, Gila Golan, Richard Carlson, Laurence Naismith, Freda Jackson.
When was The Valley of Gwangi released and how long is it?
The Valley of Gwangi was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Valley of Gwangi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Valley of Gwangi was composed by Jerome Moross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Valley of Gwangi?
The Valley of Gwangi holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).