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Attack of the Giant Leeches

  • 1959
  • Approved
  • 1h 2m
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
5.3K
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Attack of the Giant Leeches (1959)
A backwoods game warden and a local doctor discover that giant leeches are responsible for disappearances and deaths in a local swamp, but the local police don't believe them.
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A backwoods game warden and a local doctor discover that giant leeches are responsible for disappearances and deaths in a local swamp, but the local police don't believe them.A backwoods game warden and a local doctor discover that giant leeches are responsible for disappearances and deaths in a local swamp, but the local police don't believe them.A backwoods game warden and a local doctor discover that giant leeches are responsible for disappearances and deaths in a local swamp, but the local police don't believe them.

  • Director
    • Bernard L. Kowalski
  • Writer
    • Leo Gordon
  • Stars
    • Ken Clark
    • Yvette Vickers
    • Jan Shepard
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    • IMDb RATING
    3.8/10
    5.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bernard L. Kowalski
    • Writer
      • Leo Gordon
    • Stars
      • Ken Clark
      • Yvette Vickers
      • Jan Shepard
    • 126User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast15

    Ken Clark
    Ken Clark
    • Steve Benton
    Yvette Vickers
    Yvette Vickers
    • Liz Walker
    Jan Shepard
    Jan Shepard
    • Nan Greyson
    Michael Emmet
    Michael Emmet
    • Cal Moulton
    Tyler McVey
    Tyler McVey
    • Doc Greyson
    • (as Tyler Mc Vey)
    Bruno VeSota
    Bruno VeSota
    • Dave Walker
    • (as Bruno Ve Sota)
    Gene Roth
    Gene Roth
    • Sheriff Kovis
    Dan White
    Dan White
    • Porky Reed
    • (as Daniel White)
    George Cisar
    George Cisar
    • Lem Sawyer
    Guy Buccola
    • Giant Leech
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    Joseph Hamilton
    Joseph Hamilton
    • Old Sam Peters
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Kelley
    • Mike
    • (uncredited)
    Bill Scully
    • Search Party Member
    • (uncredited)
    Carl Sklover
    Carl Sklover
    • Search Party Member
    • (uncredited)
    Ross Sturlin
    • Giant Leech
    • (uncredited)
    • …
    • Director
      • Bernard L. Kowalski
    • Writer
      • Leo Gordon
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Lead actress Yvette Vickers promoted the film by stripping off for a Playboy centerfold.
    • Goofs
      Cal and Dave are talking outside the general store. The reflection of the mike boom can be seen in the roof of the car.
    • Quotes
      • [last lines]
      • Steve Benton: [referring to explosives] Alright. Let her go.
      • Mike: Oh no. I've done enough of your dirty work. Help yourself.
    • Connections
      Edited into Haunted Hollywood: Attack of the Giant Leeches (2016)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • October 1959 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Attack of Giant Leeches
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - 301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, California, USA(swamp)
    • Production company
      • Roger Corman Productions
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $70,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 2m(62 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1(original ratio)

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