The Valley of Gwangi (1969)
Cowboys Battle Monsters in the Lost World of Forbidden Valley.
A turn of the century wild west show struggling to make a living in Mexico comes into the possession of a tiny prehistoric horse. This leads to an expedition to the Forbidden Valley where they discover living dinosaurs. They capture one and take it back to be put on display, leading to inevitable mayhem.
Director: Jim O'Connolly
Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller, Western, Adventure
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: July 19, 1969
Cast
- James Franciscus - Tuck
- Gila Golan - T.J.
- Richard Carlson - Champ
- Laurence Naismith - Professor Bromley
- Freda Jackson - Tia Zorina
- Gustavo Rojo - Carlos
- Dennis Kilbane - Rowdy
- Mario De Barros - Bean
- Curtis Arden - Lope
Screenplay
- William Bast (Screenplay)
Music: Jerome Moross
Cinematography: Erwin Hillier
Editing: Henry Richardson
Production: Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Hidden Valley and Prehistoric Beast Hunt, Classic Western Stories
Keywords
mexico, elephant, gypsy, circus, stop motion, dinosaur, cowboy, evil dwarf, allosaurus, 1900s, ray harryhausen, dynamation, charles h schneer
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Valley of Gwangi about?
- A turn of the century wild west show struggling to make a living in Mexico comes into the possession of a tiny prehistoric horse. This leads to an expedition to the Forbidden Valley where they discover living dinosaurs. They capture one and take it back to be put on display, leading to inevitable mayhem.
- Who directed The Valley of Gwangi?
- The Valley of Gwangi was directed by Jim O'Connolly.
- Who stars in The Valley of Gwangi?
- The Valley of Gwangi stars James Franciscus, Gila Golan, Richard Carlson, Laurence Naismith, Freda Jackson, Gustavo Rojo.
- How long is The Valley of Gwangi?
- The Valley of Gwangi has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Valley of Gwangi?
- The Valley of Gwangi is a Fantasy, Science Fiction, Thriller, Western, Adventure film.
- Where was The Valley of Gwangi produced?
- The Valley of Gwangi was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Valley of Gwangi?
- The themes of The Valley of Gwangi include: Hidden Valley and Prehistoric Beast Hunt, Classic Western Stories.