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The Black Scorpion
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The Black Scorpion

1957-10-11 · 88 min · ★ 5.2

Science Fiction · Horror

Volcanic activity frees giant scorpions from the earth who wreak havoc in the rural countryside and eventually threaten Mexico City.

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Directors
Edward Ludwig
Production companies
Amex Productions, Frank Melford-Jack Dietz Productions
Countries
United States of America, Mexico
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard DenningRichard DenningHank Scott
Mara CordayMara CordayTeresa Alvarez
Carlos RivasCarlos RivasArtur Ramos
Mario NavarroJuanito
Carlos MúzquizCarlos MúzquizDr. Velazco
Pascual García PeñaPascual García PeñaJosé de la Cruz
Fanny SchillerFanny SchillerFlorentina
Arturo MartínezArturo MartínezMajor Cosio
Pedro GalvánFather Delgado
José ChávezJosé ChávezTrain conductor (uncredited)
Manuel Sánchez NavarroVictor Steven (uncredited)
Roberto ContrerasRoberto ContrerasChumacho (uncredited)
Quintín BulnesQuintín BulnesLineman killed on pole (uncredited)
Isabel VázquezVillager (uncredited)
Leonor GómezVillager (uncredited)
Bob JohnsonBob JohnsonNarrator (voice) (uncredited)

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