Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958): Cast & Plot
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman is a 1958 drama horror film directed by Nathan Juran, starring Allison Hayes as Nancy Fowler Archer, William Hudson and Yvette Vickers. It runs 1 hour 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 6m (66 min)
- Director
- Nathan Juran
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Woolner Brothers Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Attack of the 50 Foot Woman About?
The premise of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When an abused wife survives a botched murder attempt, an alien encounter causes her to grow to gigantic size. Empowered and enraged by her husband's infidelity, she embarks on a vengeful rampage, turning her newfound height into a terrifying threat to those who wronged her.
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- giant woman
- giantess
- alien
- radiation induced growth
- b movie
- california
- giant hand
- mistress
- sheriff
- diamond
- nervous breakdown
- necklace
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- spaceship
- dysfunctional marriage
- revenge
- philanderer
- rampage
- extramarital affair
- news bulletin
- day for night
- hysterical woman
- desert
- marital strife
- news anchor
- hotel room
- injection
- footprint
- hiding under a table
- adulterous husband
- drunkenness
- route 66
- cheating husband
- no one believes the protagonist
- alien encounter
- ufo unidentified flying object
- marital infidelity
- giantism
- turning into a giant
- husband gaslights his wife
- gaslighting
- diamond necklace
- unfaithful husband
- unidentified flying object
- 1950s
- giant
- nurse
- husband wife relationship
- deputy sheriff
- butler
- cigarette smoking
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman Cast & Characters
Allison Hayes leads the cast as Nancy Fowler Archer, with William Hudson as Harry Archer and Yvette Vickers as Honey Parker. Directed by Nathan Juran; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nathan Juran
- Allison Hayes as Nancy Fowler Archer
- William Hudson as Harry Archer
- Yvette Vickers as Honey Parker
- Roy Gordon as Dr. Isaac Cushing
Also Starring in Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
· 6 more- George Douglas Sheriff Dubbitt
- Frank Chase Deputy Charlie
- Otto Waldis Dr. Heinrich Von Loeb
- Michael Ross Tony the Bartender / Space Giant
- Ken Terrell Jess Stout
- Eileen Stevens Nurse
More from Nathan Juran
More films directed by Nathan Juran: The Boy Who Cried Werewolf, Land Raiders, East of Sudan and First Men in the Moon.
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman Plot Summary
What happens in Attack of the 50 Foot Woman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nancy Archer inherits her late mother’s estate, a development that stirs a quiet town’s tensions as Hamilton Cobb quietly hopes the windfall will let him seize control of their fortunes and future. The situation strains her marriage to Harry Archer, whose own business schemes begin to collide with family loyalties. Harry’s relationship with his mistress, beautician Honey Parker, adds another layer of danger to the family’s already fragile balance, as each player eyes the money and power that come with it. Desperate for grounding, she turns to her psychiatrist to tackle low self-esteem and the emotional wreckage of a marriage she fears may be slipping away.
Full summary
The whole story of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, scene by scene
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 1 trailer, 7 clips and 1 featurette.
- Clip Where's That Lousy Husband?
- Clip Mr. Giant Attacks
- Clip She's Huge
- Clip Kidnapped By Giant Man
How Well Do You Know Attack of the 50 Foot Woman?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the woman who grows to fifty feet tall?
Cars in Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
8 cars on screen, including the 1958 Imperial Crown Convertible and the 1949 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Station Wagon.
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1958 Imperial Crown Convertible Important role -
1949 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Station Wagon Minor role -
1958 Plymouth Plaza Minor role -
1958 Plymouth Sport Suburban Minor role
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Attack of the 50 Foot Woman FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Attack of the 50 Foot Woman?
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman runs 1 hour 6 minutes (66 minutes).
When was Attack of the 50 Foot Woman released?
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman was released on May 18, 1958.
Who directed Attack of the 50 Foot Woman?
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman was directed by Nathan Juran.
More films by Nathan Juran Who is in the cast of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman?
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman stars Allison Hayes as Nancy Fowler Archer, William Hudson as Harry Archer and Yvette Vickers as Honey Parker, among 10 credited actors.
Does Attack of the 50 Foot Woman have a post-credit scene?
No. Attack of the 50 Foot Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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