*Spoiler/plot- Village of the Giants, 1965. A small town runs into problems when arrogant teenagers hit a growth spurt by eating a chemistry set goo and turn into Goliaths wanting a anti-elder rebellion in the town.
*Special Stars- Johnny Crawford, Ronny Howard, Tommy Kirk, Beau Bridges, Mickey Rooney Jr.
*Theme- Another youth rebellion film with a sci-fi twist.
*Trivia/location/goofs- Color, American International. Shot at Universal Studios. B-Movie featuring many daughters and sons of iconic stars. Look for Mikey Rooney's and Lloyd Bridge's sons, dancer Tony Basil as well as 60's pop bands and singers of the times. It seems Mickey Rooney Jr was a problem 'new' actor and had to be disciplined while working on this film by producers & director.
*Emotion- Aside from this movie fantasy anti-establishment theme, it's fun to see these young people from famous Hollywood actors trying out their first performances in this fun film.
*Based On- H.G. Wells story 'Food of the Gods'. -
*Special Stars- Johnny Crawford, Ronny Howard, Tommy Kirk, Beau Bridges, Mickey Rooney Jr.
*Theme- Another youth rebellion film with a sci-fi twist.
*Trivia/location/goofs- Color, American International. Shot at Universal Studios. B-Movie featuring many daughters and sons of iconic stars. Look for Mikey Rooney's and Lloyd Bridge's sons, dancer Tony Basil as well as 60's pop bands and singers of the times. It seems Mickey Rooney Jr was a problem 'new' actor and had to be disciplined while working on this film by producers & director.
*Emotion- Aside from this movie fantasy anti-establishment theme, it's fun to see these young people from famous Hollywood actors trying out their first performances in this fun film.
*Based On- H.G. Wells story 'Food of the Gods'. -