Terror in a Texas Town
“When the Texas Plains Ran With Blood and Black Gold!”
Synopsis
Armed with a harpoon, a Swedish whaler is out for revenge after the death of his father. A greedy oil man trying to buy up the Swede's land might be the guilty party.
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Terror in a Texas Town - Trailer (1958)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-28
Top Cast
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Sterling Hayden
George Hansen
Sebastian Cabot
Ed McNeil
Carol Kelly
Molly
Eugene Mazzola
Pepe Mirada
Nedrick Young
Johnny Crale
Victor Millan
Jose Mirada
Frank Ferguson
Deacon Matt Holmes
Marilee Earle
Mona Stacey
Byron Foulger
The Minister
Ted Stanhope
Sven Hansen
Steve Mitchell
Keeno
Fred Kohler Jr.
Weed
Gil Lamb
Barnaby
Tyler McVey
Sheriff Stoner
Hank Patterson
Brady
Ann Varela
Rosa Mirada
Sheb Wooley
Baxter
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph H. Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo
- Original Score
- Gerald Fried
- Original Title
- Terror in a Texas Town
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Seltzer Films, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph H. Lewis
Dalton Trumbo
Gerald Fried
Ray Rennahan
Stefan Arnsten, Frank Sullivan
Frank N. Seltzer
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph H. Lewis
Director
Frank N. Seltzer
Producer
Gerald Fried
Original Music Composer
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Stefan Arnsten
Editor
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Terror in a Texas Town
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What is Terror in a Texas Town about?
Armed with a harpoon, a Swedish whaler is out for revenge after the death of his father. A greedy oil man trying to buy up the Swede's land might be the guilty party.
Who directed Terror in a Texas Town?
Terror in a Texas Town was directed by Joseph H. Lewis.
Who stars in Terror in a Texas Town?
The principal cast of Terror in a Texas Town includes Sterling Hayden, Sebastian Cabot, Carol Kelly, Eugene Mazzola, Nedrick Young.
When was Terror in a Texas Town released and how long is it?
Terror in a Texas Town was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Terror in a Texas Town?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Terror in a Texas Town was composed by Gerald Fried.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Terror in a Texas Town?
Terror in a Texas Town holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).