Valley of the Dragons
“They go a million years back in time... And land a million miles out of space!”
Synopsis
In 1881 Algeria, an American soldier and a French aristocrat are about to have a duel over a woman when a comet hurtling past the Earth draws them into its gravitational pull. The men find themselves transported to the moon, where they discover a prehistoric civilization inhabited by reptiles and humans.
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Joe Dante on VALLEY OF THE DRAGONS
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$125K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Bernds
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Bernds
- Original Score
- Ruby Raksin
- Original Title
- Valley of the Dragons
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Budget
- $125K
- Production Studios
- Zimbalist-Roberts-Bernds Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Bernds
Edward Bernds, Jules Verne, Donald Zimbalist
Ruby Raksin
Brydon Baker
Edwin H. Bryant
Byron Roberts, Al Zimbalist
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Bernds
Director
Edward Bernds
Screenplay
Byron Roberts
Producer
Ruby Raksin
Original Music Composer
Brydon Baker
Director of Photography
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valley of the Dragons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Valley of the Dragons about?
In 1881 Algeria, an American soldier and a French aristocrat are about to have a duel over a woman when a comet hurtling past the Earth draws them into its gravitational pull. The men find themselves transported to the moon, where they discover a prehistoric civilization inhabited by reptiles and humans.
Who directed Valley of the Dragons?
Valley of the Dragons was directed by Edward Bernds.
Who stars in Valley of the Dragons?
The principal cast of Valley of the Dragons includes Cesare Danova, Sean McClory, Joan Staley, Danielle De Metz, Gregg Martell.
When was Valley of the Dragons released and how long is it?
Valley of the Dragons was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Valley of the Dragons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Valley of the Dragons was composed by Ruby Raksin.
Is Valley of the Dragons based on a book or true story?
Valley of the Dragons is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jules Verne".