The Black Scorpion (1957)
Overview
Volcanic activity frees giant scorpions from the earth who wreak havoc in the rural countryside and eventually threaten Mexico City.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 4.519 |
Directed By
Edward Ludwig
Crew
Edward Ludwig
David Duncan
Robert Blees
Paul Yawitz
Willis H. O'Brien
Jack Dietz
Frank Melford
Paul Sawtell
Lionel Lindon
Edward Fitzgerald
Willis H. O'Brien
Wah Chang
Pete Peterson
TOP CAST
Richard Denning
Hank Scott
Mara Corday
Teresa Alvarez
Carlos Rivas
Artur Ramos
Mario Navarro
Juanito
Carlos Múzquiz
Dr. Velazco
Pascual García Peña
José de la Cruz
Fanny Schiller
Florentina
Arturo Martínez
Major Cosio
Pedro Galván
Father Delgado
José Chávez
Train conductor (uncredited)
Manuel Sánchez Navarro
Victor Steven (uncredited)
Roberto Contreras
Chumacho (uncredited)
Quintín Bulnes
Lineman killed on pole (uncredited)
Isabel Vázquez
Villager (uncredited)
Leonor Gómez
Villager (uncredited)
Bob Johnson
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
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