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The Black Scorpion

  • 1957
  • Approved
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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The Black Scorpion (1957)
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Volcanic activity frees giant scorpions from the earth who wreak havoc in the rural countryside and eventually threaten Mexico City.Volcanic activity frees giant scorpions from the earth who wreak havoc in the rural countryside and eventually threaten Mexico City.Volcanic activity frees giant scorpions from the earth who wreak havoc in the rural countryside and eventually threaten Mexico City.

  • Director
    • Edward Ludwig
  • Writers
    • David Duncan
    • Robert Blees
    • Paul Yawitz
  • Stars
    • Richard Denning
    • Mara Corday
    • Carlos Rivas
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Edward Ludwig
    • Writers
      • David Duncan
      • Robert Blees
      • Paul Yawitz
    • Stars
      • Richard Denning
      • Mara Corday
      • Carlos Rivas
    • 119User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast25

    Richard Denning
    Richard Denning
    • Hank Scott
    Mara Corday
    Mara Corday
    • Teresa Alvarez
    Carlos Rivas
    Carlos Rivas
    • Artur Ramos
    Mario Navarro
    • Juanito
    Carlos Múzquiz
    • Dr. Velazco
    • (as Carlos Muzquiz)
    Pascual García Peña
    Pascual García Peña
    • José de la Cruz
    • (as Pascual Peña)
    Fanny Schiller
    Fanny Schiller
    • Florentina
    Pedro Galván
    • Father Delgado
    • (as Pedro Galvan)
    Arturo Martínez
    • Major Cosio
    • (as Arturo Martinez)
    Quintín Bulnes
    Quintín Bulnes
    • Lineman Killed on Pole
    • (uncredited)
    José Chávez
    • Train Conductor
    • (uncredited)
    Roberto Contreras
    Roberto Contreras
    • Chumacho
    • (uncredited)
    Fernando Curiel
    • Pillo - Foreman
    • (uncredited)
    Ángel Di Stefani
    Ángel Di Stefani
    • Military Man
    • (uncredited)
    Alfonso Díaz Landa
    • Military Man
    • (uncredited)
    Leonor Gómez
    • Villager
    • (uncredited)
    Jaime González Quiñones
    • Boy in San Lorenzo
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Johnson
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    • Director
      • Edward Ludwig
    • Writers
      • David Duncan
      • Robert Blees
      • Paul Yawitz
    • All cast & crew
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    Reviewers say 'The Black Scorpion' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Related interests

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    Kaiju
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    Sci-Fi

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      A typical Willis H. O'Brien touch - in a long shot of the cage descending into the cave, a tiny stop motion bat flies across the screen. Only O'Brien would add another day's work to a scene where it would be barely noticed.
    • Goofs
      When the scorpions attack the passenger train, the words "Lionel Lines", trademark name for the famous toy train company, are clearly visible on the engine's coal tender. The tender is also backwards during several cuts, with the coal bunker facing the passenger cars.
    • Quotes
      • Hank Scott: [after hearing an onimous noise] Ordinarily I've got nothing against moonlit nights, but I'll be glad to get by this one.
    • Crazy credits
      The Warner Bros. logo does not appear at the beginning of this movie.
    • Connections
      Edited into FrightMare Theater: The Black Scorpion (2017)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 11, 1957 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Mexico
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • El escorpión negro
    • Filming locations
      • Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Amex Productions
      • Frank Melford-Jack Dietz Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White

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