The Black Scorpion [Blu-ray]

Director: Edward Ludwig Edward Ludwig

Overview

Filmed in Mexico, The Black Scorpion was the last theatrical feature to bear the imprimatur of special-effects maven Willis O'Brien. Allegedly an outgrowth of a ten-minute "test" film, the story is set in motion by a volcanic eruption which releases dozens of giant scorpions from a cave. American geologist Richard Denning and his cohorts try to drive the scorpions back into their lair, but the huge arachnids are soon at large in civilization, munching on innocent bystanders as they go their merry way. The authorities are able to destroy all but one scorpion, who unfortunately is the nastiest of the bunch. The climax takes place in a Mexico City bullring, where the scorpion does battle with a fleet of military helicopters.

Product Details

Release Date:	03/20/2018
UPC:	0888574623364
Original Release:	1957
Source:	Warner Archives
Language:	English
Sales rank:	17,714

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Richard Denning	Hamk Scott
Mara Corday	Teresa Alvarez
Carlos Rivas	Arturo Ramos
Mario Navarro	Juanito
Carlos Muzquiz	Dr. Velasco
Pascual Garcia Pena	Jose de la Cruz
Fanny Schiller	Florentina
Pedro Galvan	Father Delgado
Arturo Martinez	Major Cosio
Arturo Martinez Sr.	Major Cosio
Paul Sawtell	Composer
Bert Shefter	Composer

Technical Credits

Robert Blees

David Duncan

Paul Sawtell

Jack Dietz	Producer
Edward Ludwig	Director
Frank Melford	Producer
Willis O'Brien	Special Effects
Robert Blees	Screenwriter
David Duncan	Screenwriter
Paul Sawtell	Screenwriter