The Monster That Challenged the World (1957) is a classic sci-fi horror film directed by Arnold Laven. The story follows a group of military personnel and scientists who must confront a terrifying, giant mollusk-like creature awakened by an earthquake in California's Salton Sea. As the monster wreaks havoc, the team races against time to stop it before it reproduces and threatens the entire world. Known for its suspense and special effects, the film is a staple of 1950s creature features.
Alternative Titles:
Argentina : El monstruo que retó al mundo
Australia : The Monster That Challenged the World
Brazil : O Monstro que Desafiou o Mundo
Canada ; The Monster That Challenged the World(English)
Finland : Hirviö uhkaa maailmaa
France : Le secret du lac salé(dubbed version)
Greece : To teras pou apeilouse ton kosmo(transliterated title)
Iran : Hayoolayi Ke Donya Ra Be Chalesh Keshid(Persian)
Italy : Il mostro che sfidò il mondo
Japan : 大怪獣出現(Japanese)
Mexico : El monstruo que retó al mundo
Peru : El monstruo que retó al mundo
Portugal : O Monstro Que Desafiou o Mundo
Serbia : Čudovište koje je izazvalo svet
Soviet Union : Монстр, который бросил вызов миру(Russian)
Sweden : Monstret
United Kingdom : The Monster That Challenged the World
United States : The Monster That Challenged the World
United States : The Jagged Edge
United States : The Kraken(Working Title)
West Germany : Alarm für Sperrzone 7
Tim Holt known as Lt. Cmdr. John 'Twill' Twillinger
Audrey Dalton as Gail MacKenzie
Hans Conried as Dr. Jess Rogers
Barbara Darrow as Jody Simms
Max Showalter as Dr. Tad Johns as Casey Adams
Harlan Warde as Lt. Robert 'Clem' Clemens
Gordon Jones as Sheriff Josh Peters
Mimi Gibson as Sandy MacKenzie
Marjorie Stapp as Connie Blake
Jody McCrea as Seaman Fred Johnson
Wallace Earl Laven Sally as Eileen Harley
Don Ames as Sailor
Robert Benevides as Sonarman 2nd Class Morty Beatty
John Carlyle as Monster Victim
John Close as Deputy Larry
Walt Davis as Sailor
Harry Denny as Restaurant Patron
Michael Dugan as Clark
Director : Arnold Laven
Writers : David Duncan, Pat Fielder
Genres : Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Release date : June 1957 (United States)
Country of origin : United States
Language : English
Filming locations : Salton Sea, California, USA
Production company : Gramercy Pictures
Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller
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