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The Monster That Challenged the World

  • 1957
  • Approved
  • 1h 24m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
3.7K
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The Monster That Challenged the World (1957)
Giant mollusk monsters attack California.
Play trailer1:36
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99+ Photos
KaijuMonster HorrorHorrorSci-FiThriller

When a horde of prehistoric mollusk monsters enter the canal system of the California's Imperial Valley and terrorize the populace.When a horde of prehistoric mollusk monsters enter the canal system of the California's Imperial Valley and terrorize the populace.When a horde of prehistoric mollusk monsters enter the canal system of the California's Imperial Valley and terrorize the populace.

  • Director
    • Arnold Laven
  • Writers
    • David Duncan
    • Pat Fielder
  • Stars
    • Tim Holt
    • Audrey Dalton
    • Hans Conried
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    • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    3.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Arnold Laven
    • Writers
      • David Duncan
      • Pat Fielder
    • Stars
      • Tim Holt
      • Audrey Dalton
      • Hans Conried
    • 110User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Trailer 1:36
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    Photos124

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    Top Cast37

    Tim Holt
    Tim Holt
    • Lt. Cmdr. John 'Twill' Twillinger
    Audrey Dalton
    Audrey Dalton
    • Gail MacKenzie
    Hans Conried
    Hans Conried
    • Dr. Jess Rogers
    Barbara Darrow
    Barbara Darrow
    • Jody Simms
    Max Showalter
    Max Showalter
    • Dr. Tad Johns
    • (as Casey Adams)
    Harlan Warde
    Harlan Warde
    • Lt. Robert 'Clem' Clemens
    Gordon Jones
    Gordon Jones
    • Sheriff Josh Peters
    Mimi Gibson
    Mimi Gibson
    • Sandy MacKenzie
    Marjorie Stapp
    Marjorie Stapp
    • Connie Blake
    Jody McCrea
    Jody McCrea
    • Seaman Fred Johnson
    Wallace Earl Laven
    • Sally
    • (as Eileen Harley)
    Don Ames
    • Sailor
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Benevides
    • Sonarman 2nd Class Morty Beatty
    • (uncredited)
    John Carlyle
    • Monster Victim
    • (uncredited)
    John Close
    • Deputy Larry
    • (uncredited)
    Sue Collier
    • Secretary
    • (uncredited)
    Walt Davis
    • Sailor
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Denny
    • Restaurant Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Arnold Laven
    • Writers
      • David Duncan
      • Pat Fielder
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The magazine and story told in this movie are real and true. When Dr. Jess Rodgers (Hans Conried) is explaining how it is possible that the Monsters came into existence suddenly in the Salton Sea, he shows a Life Magazine dated October 17, 1955. This magazine actually had an article about fresh-water shrimp that suddenly appeared in a once-dry Mojave desert lake. David Duncan had read the article when it was first published and used it as the basis for his screenplay.
    • Goofs
      Despite the divers going deeper and deeper (from 65 to 125+ feet), the amount of light underwater never diminishes; in fact, it actually gets brighter.
    • Quotes
      • Dr. Jess Rogers: From the instant they're born, they're hungry.
    • Connections
      Edited into Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 4, 1957 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Jagged Edge
    • Filming locations
      • Salton Sea, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Gramercy Pictures (II)
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $254,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 24m(84 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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