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Caltiki, the Immortal Monster

Original title: Caltiki il mostro immortale
  • 1959
  • Approved
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.9K
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John Merivale and Daniela Rocca in Caltiki, the Immortal Monster (1959)
ItalianAdventureHorrorSci-FiThriller

A team of archaeologists in Mexico encounter an amorphous, blob-like monster that appears to be connected with the collapse of the Mayan civilization.A team of archaeologists in Mexico encounter an amorphous, blob-like monster that appears to be connected with the collapse of the Mayan civilization.A team of archaeologists in Mexico encounter an amorphous, blob-like monster that appears to be connected with the collapse of the Mayan civilization.

  • Directors
    • Riccardo Freda
    • Mario Bava
  • Writers
    • Filippo Sanjust
    • Riccardo Freda
  • Stars
    • John Merivale
    • Didi Sullivan
    • Gérard Herter
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Riccardo Freda
      • Mario Bava
    • Writers
      • Filippo Sanjust
      • Riccardo Freda
    • Stars
      • John Merivale
      • Didi Sullivan
      • Gérard Herter
    • 49User reviews
    • 70Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast18

    John Merivale
    John Merivale
    • Prof. John Fielding
    Didi Sullivan
    Didi Sullivan
    • Ellen Fielding
    Gérard Herter
    Gérard Herter
    • Max Gunther
    • (as Gerard Haerter)
    Giacomo Rossi Stuart
    Giacomo Rossi Stuart
    • Prof. Rodríguez's Assistant
    • (as G.R. Stuart)
    Vittorio André
    • Prof. Rodríguez
    • (as Victor Andrèe)
    Daniele Vargas
    Daniele Vargas
    • Bob
    • (as Daniel Vargas)
    Arturo Dominici
    Arturo Dominici
    • Nieto
    • (as Arthur Dominick)
    Nerio Bernardi
    Nerio Bernardi
    • Police Inspector
    • (as Black Bernard)
    Daniela Rocca
    Daniela Rocca
    • Linda
    Gail Pearl
    • Indian Dancer
    • (as Gay Pearl)
    Armando Annuale
    • Journalist at Press Conference
    • (uncredited)
    Orlando Baralla
    • Scientist
    • (uncredited)
    Mario Bava
    Mario Bava
    • Mexican at Police Station
    • (uncredited)
    Tom Felleghy
    • Astronomer
    • (uncredited)
    Ferruccio Fregonese
    • Journalist at Press Conference
    • (uncredited)
    Sandro Mondini
    • Journalist at Press Conference
    • (uncredited)
    Renzo Palmer
    Renzo Palmer
    • Narrator
    • (uncredited)
    Renato Terra
    Renato Terra
    • Investigating Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Riccardo Freda
      • Mario Bava
    • Writers
      • Filippo Sanjust
      • Riccardo Freda
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The Caltiki monster was made from cloth and tripe. Everyone working with the filming of the monster complained about the terrible smell.
    • Goofs
      The diver walks ankle-deep into and out of the sacrificial pool, several feet away from the edge. When he submerges, he's suddenly in very deep water, with no sign of a shallow underwater shelf.
    • Quotes
      • Bob: What the devil are the natives up to this evening?
    • Alternate versions
      Some prints use the English language dubbing but have the title and credits in their original Italian.
    • Connections
      Edited from The Crimson Ghost (1946)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 20, 1960 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • United States
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Caltiki - Rätsel des Grauens
    • Filming locations
      • Grotto Di Pastena, Rome, Lazio, Italy(interiors of cave)
    • Production companies
      • Galatea Film
      • Climax Pictures
      • Lux Film
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 17m(77 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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