The Monster of Piedras Blancas
“HE PREYS ON HUMAN FLESH!”
Synopsis
An old lighthouse keeper who lives with his daughter secretly keeps a prehistoric fish-man by feeding it scraps and fish. One day he misses the feeding and all hell breaks loose.
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Joe Dante on THE MONSTER OF PIEDRAS BLANCAS
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-07-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$29K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irvin Berwick
- Screenplay & Story
- H. Haile Chace
- Original Title
- The Monster of Piedras Blancas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Budget
- $29K
- Production Studios
- Vanwick Productions, Filmservice Distributors Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irvin Berwick
H. Haile Chace
Philip H. Lathrop
George A. Gittens
Jack Kevan
Department Leadership Roster
George A. Gittens
Editor
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
Jack Kevan
Producer
Irvin Berwick
Director
H. Haile Chace
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monster of Piedras Blancas
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What is The Monster of Piedras Blancas about?
An old lighthouse keeper who lives with his daughter secretly keeps a prehistoric fish-man by feeding it scraps and fish. One day he misses the feeding and all hell breaks loose.
Who directed The Monster of Piedras Blancas?
The Monster of Piedras Blancas was directed by Irvin Berwick.
Who stars in The Monster of Piedras Blancas?
The principal cast of The Monster of Piedras Blancas includes Les Tremayne, Forrest Lewis, John Harmon, Frank Arvidson, Jeanne Carmen.
When was The Monster of Piedras Blancas released and how long is it?
The Monster of Piedras Blancas was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Monster of Piedras Blancas?
The Monster of Piedras Blancas holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).