Giant from the Unknown
“A Hideous Monster from Beyond the Grave!”
Synopsis
A series of grisly murders plague a small mountain community and the sheriff suspects a local scientist whom he dislikes. Together with a former professor and the professor's pretty daughter, the scientist sets about solving the crimes and discovers the killer is an oversized 16th century conquistador, resurrected by a lightning bolt from his mountain grave.
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Giant from the Unknown (1958) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-19
Top Cast
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Ed Kemmer
Wayne Brooks
Sally Fraser
Janet Cleveland
Morris Ankrum
Dr. Frederick Cleveland
Bob Steele
Sheriff Parker
Buddy Baer
Vargas the Giant
Gary Crutcher
Charlie Brown
Billy Dix
Indian Joe
Oliver Blake
Cafe Proprietor
Jolene Brand
Ann Brown
Ned Davenport
First Townsman
Ewing Miles Brown
Townsman
Frank Hart Taussig
Townsman (uncredited)
Ralph Brooke
Posse Member (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 3, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$54K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard E. Cunha
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Hart Taussig, Ralph Brooke
- Original Score
- Albert Glasser
- Original Title
- Giant from the Unknown
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Budget
- $54K
- Production Studios
- Screencraft Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard E. Cunha
Frank Hart Taussig, Ralph Brooke
Albert Glasser
Richard E. Cunha
Arthur A. Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur A. Jacobs
Producer
Richard E. Cunha
Director
Richard E. Cunha
Director of Photography
Albert Glasser
Original Music Composer
Grace Kuhn
Costume Design
Marjorie Corso
Costume Design
Frank Hart Taussig
Screenplay
Ralph Brooke
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Giant from the Unknown
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Giant from the Unknown about?
A series of grisly murders plague a small mountain community and the sheriff suspects a local scientist whom he dislikes. Together with a former professor and the professor's pretty daughter, the scientist sets about solving the crimes and discovers the killer is an oversized 16th century conquistador, resurrected by a lightning bolt from his mountain grave.
Who directed Giant from the Unknown?
Giant from the Unknown was directed by Richard E. Cunha.
Who stars in Giant from the Unknown?
The principal cast of Giant from the Unknown includes Ed Kemmer, Sally Fraser, Morris Ankrum, Bob Steele, Buddy Baer.
When was Giant from the Unknown released and how long is it?
Giant from the Unknown was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Giant from the Unknown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Giant from the Unknown was composed by Albert Glasser.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Giant from the Unknown?
Giant from the Unknown holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).