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The Incredible Shrinking Man
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The Incredible Shrinking Man

1957-02-22 · 81 min · ★ 7.5

Science Fiction · Horror

A dangerous combination of radiation and insecticide causes the unfortunate Scott Carey to shrink, slowly but surely, until he is only a few inches tall. His home becomes a wilderness where he must survive everything from spiders living in the cellar to his beloved cat.

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Directors
Jack Arnold
Production companies
Universal International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 750,000

Top Cast

Grant WilliamsGrant WilliamsScott Carey
Randy StuartRandy StuartLouise Carey
April KentApril KentClarice Bruce
Paul LangtonPaul LangtonCharlie Carey
Raymond BaileyRaymond BaileyDoctor Thomas Silver
William SchallertWilliam SchallertDoctor Arthur Bramson
Frank J. ScannellFrank J. ScannellBarker
Helene MarshallNurse
Diana DarrinDiana DarrinNurse
Billy CurtisBilly CurtisMidget
Charles PerrySpieler (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgChet BrandenburgBalloon Vendor (uncredited)
John HiestandKIRL TV Newscaster (uncredited)
Joe LaBarbaJoe (uncredited)
Perk LazelleDoctor (uncredited)
Lock MartinLock MartinGiant (uncredited)
Regis PartonRegis PartonMinor Role (uncredited)
Luce PotterViolet (uncredited)

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