Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (1993): Cast & Plot
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman is a 1993 sci-fi comedy directed by Christopher Guest, starring Daryl Hannah as Nancy Archer, William Windom and Daniel Baldwin. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Christopher Guest
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman About?
The premise of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Long mocked as “the little woman,” Nancy, an abused heiress, is transformed into a 50‑foot giant after a bizarre alien encounter. Empowered by her new size, she sets out to exact revenge on her cheating husband and anyone who ever dismissed or insulted her, turning her humiliation into a towering showdown.
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- giant
- revenge
- doctor
- radiation induced growth
- deputy sheriff
- father daughter relationship
- extramarital affair
- sheriff
- philanderer
- giant woman
- adultery
- swimming pool
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- female rear nudity
- black bra and panties
- skirt
- bathroom
- motel
- bathtub
- curtain
- female removes her clothes
- honking a car horn
- female nudity
- nudity
- psychotronic film
- bare legs
- female bare legs
- no one believes the protagonist
- female pedal pumping
- b movie
- kaiju
- blonde woman
- unfaithfulness
- infidelity
- convertible car
- unidentified flying object
- binoculars
- syringe
- view through binoculars
- helicopter
- pool
- outer space
- giantess
- growing in size
- giant syringe
- turning into a giant
- alien
- nurse
- unfaithful husband
- prospector
- kidnapping
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman Cast & Characters
Daryl Hannah leads the cast as Nancy Archer, with William Windom as Hamilton Cobb and Daniel Baldwin as Harry Archer. Directed by Christopher Guest; 19 actors are credited in all.
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Director Christopher Guest
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William Windom as Hamilton Cobb - Daniel Baldwin as Harry Archer
- Cristi Conaway as Louise 'Honey' Parker
Also Starring in Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman
· 15 more- O'Neal Compton Sheriff Denby
- Victoria Haas Deputy Charlotte 'Charlie' Spooner
- Paul Benedict Dr. Victor Loeb
- Xander Berkeley Second Man
- Frances Fisher Dr. Theodora Cushing
- Richard Edson Tony
- Hamilton Camp Prospector Eddie
- Lewis Arquette Mr. Ingersol
- Hilary Shepard Nurse
- Barry Watson Teen Boy
- Hank Stratton Co-Pilot #2
- Maud Winchester Donna
- Ben Cleaveland Co-pilot #1
- Linda Bisesti Reporter
- Kye Benson Alien Woman #2
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman Plot Summary
What happens in Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nancy Archer, Daryl Hannah, inherits her mother’s estate, a windfall that stirs ambition and unease in their desert town. Nancy’s father, Hamilton Cobb, William Windom, hopes to use the money to gain control over the town’s businesses and influence. Meanwhile, Nancy grapples with low self-esteem and a troubled marriage to Harry Archer, who keeps a mistress, Honey Parker, Cristi Conaway, and is eager to seize the family fortune for himself.
Full summary
The whole story of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman, scene by scene
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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 inherits her mother's estate at the start of the film?
Cars in Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman
12 cars on screen, including the 1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible and the 1950 Ford De Luxe.
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1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Main role -
1950 Ford De Luxe Important role -
1970 Chevrolet El Camino Minor role -
GMC TDH 3714 Minor role
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Jättiläisnaisen hyökkäys” and “Attack of the 50 Foot Woman”.
- Also known as
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- Jättiläisnaisen hyökkäys
- Attack of the 50 Foot Woman
- Angriff der 20 Meter Frau
- El ataque de la mujer de 50 pies
- Angriff der 20-Meter-Frau
- L'Attaque de la femme de 50 pieds
- Az 50 láb magas nő támadása
- Pozor, obří žena!
- Una donna in 'crescendo'
- Атака 50-футовой женщины
- 15 Metros de Mulher
- 50英尺高的女人
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- L’atac de la dona gegant
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Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman?
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman released?
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman was released on December 11, 1993.
Who directed Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman?
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman was directed by Christopher Guest.
More films by Christopher Guest Who is in the cast of Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman?
Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman stars Daryl Hannah as Nancy Archer, William Windom as Hamilton Cobb and Daniel Baldwin as Harry Archer, among 19 credited actors.
Does Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman have a post-credit scene?
No. Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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