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Superman and the Mole-Men

Original title: Superman and the Mole Men
  • 1951
  • Approved
  • 58m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
2.8K
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George Reeves, John T. Bambury, Tony Boris, Phyllis Coates, Billy Curtis, and Jerry Maren in Superman and the Mole-Men (1951)
When underground beings explore the surface world from a deep oil well and inadvertently cause a panic, only Superman can prevent a tragedy.
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When underground beings explore the surface world from a deep oil well and inadvertently cause a panic, only Superman can prevent a tragedy.When underground beings explore the surface world from a deep oil well and inadvertently cause a panic, only Superman can prevent a tragedy.When underground beings explore the surface world from a deep oil well and inadvertently cause a panic, only Superman can prevent a tragedy.

  • Director
    • Lee Sholem
  • Writers
    • Robert Maxwell
    • Whitney Ellsworth
    • Joe Shuster
  • Stars
    • George Reeves
    • Phyllis Coates
    • Jeff Corey
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    2.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lee Sholem
    • Writers
      • Robert Maxwell
      • Whitney Ellsworth
      • Joe Shuster
    • Stars
      • George Reeves
      • Phyllis Coates
      • Jeff Corey
    • 51User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast29

    George Reeves
    George Reeves
    • Superman…
    Phyllis Coates
    Phyllis Coates
    • Lois Lane
    Jeff Corey
    Jeff Corey
    • Luke Benson
    Walter Reed
    Walter Reed
    • Bill Corrigan
    J. Farrell MacDonald
    J. Farrell MacDonald
    • Pop Shannon
    • (as J. Farrell Macdonald)
    Stanley Andrews
    Stanley Andrews
    • The Sheriff
    Ray Walker
    Ray Walker
    • John Craig
    Hal K. Dawson
    Hal K. Dawson
    • Chuck Weber
    Phil Warren
    • Deputy Jim
    Frank Reicher
    Frank Reicher
    • Hospital Superintendent
    Beverly Washburn
    Beverly Washburn
    • Child
    John Baer
    John Baer
    • Dr. Reed
    • (uncredited)
    John T. Bambury
    • Mole-Man
    • (uncredited)
    John Barton
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Tony Boris
    • Mole-Man
    • (uncredited)
    Stephen Carr
    Stephen Carr
    • Eddie
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Coontz
    Bill Coontz
    • Townsman
    • (uncredited)
    Billy Curtis
    Billy Curtis
    • Mole-Man
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Lee Sholem
    • Writers
      • Robert Maxwell
      • Whitney Ellsworth
      • Joe Shuster
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews51

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      According to director Lee Sholem, both Phyllis Coates and George Reeves were knocked out cold on the same day in fights involving stuntmen.
    • Goofs
      A few times, the zippers in the back of the Mole-Men costumes can be seen.
    • Quotes
      • Superman: You're not going to shoot those little creatures. In the first place, they haven't done you any harm. In the second place, they may be radioactive.
    • Alternate versions
      Released as this feature film to minimize losses if the proposed TV series did not sell; the footage also was assembled as a two-part episode of Adventures of Superman (1952): The Unknown People: Part I (1953), The Unknown People: Part II (1953).
    • Connections
      Edited into Adventures of Superman: The Unknown People: Part I (1953)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • November 6, 1951 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Superman contra los hombres ratones
    • Filming locations
      • RKO-Pathé Studios - 9336 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(interiors)
    • Production company
      • Lippert Pictures
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $275,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 58m
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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