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Caltiki, the Immortal Monster (1959): Cast & Plot

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Caltiki, the Immortal Monster is a 1959 sci-fi horror film directed by Riccardo Freda, starring Giacomo Rossi Stuart as Prof. Rodriguez's Assistant, Renato De Carmine and Michele Malaspina. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Caltiki, the Immortal Monster (1959) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Riccardo Freda
Genres
Horror , Sci-Fi , Adventure
Original language
Italian
Studio
Lux Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Caltiki, the Immortal Monster About?

The premise of Caltiki, the Immortal Monster without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

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Caltiki, the Immortal Monster Themes & Keywords

· 24 tags
  • psychotronic film
  • disfigurement
  • slowly driven insane
  • skeleton
  • radiation
  • scientist
  • creature feature
  • monster movie
  • ends with a freeze frame
  • nipples visible through clothing
  • comet
  • mayan ruin
+12 more
  • fire
  • monster
  • mayan culture
  • underwater scene
  • arm injury
  • mayan temple
  • director also cinematographer
  • archeologist
  • police officer
  • blob
  • character name in title
  • kaiju
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Cast & crew

Caltiki, the Immortal Monster Cast & Characters

Giacomo Rossi Stuart leads the cast as Prof. Rodriguez's Assistant, with Renato De Carmine as Prof. John Fielding (voice) and Michele Malaspina as Prof. Rodriguez (voice). Directed by Riccardo Freda; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Riccardo Freda

More films directed by Riccardo Freda: Murder Obsession, The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire, Double Face and Death at Owell Rock.

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Plot

Caltiki, the Immortal Monster Plot Summary

What happens in Caltiki, the Immortal Monster from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A delirious archaeologist stumbles back into his group’s camp after exploring a nearby cave, leaving his partner behind. The expedition, led by Prof. John Fielding [Leslie Daniels], watches as the man slides toward madness and ends up in the hospital, a stark reminder that something in the cave may be more dangerous than anyone guessed. Intrigued by this alarming turn, the rest of the team resolves to press deeper into the cave’s mysteries.

Full summary

The whole story of Caltiki, the Immortal Monster, scene by scene

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Caltiki, the Immortal Monster Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Caltiki, the Immortal Monster.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Caltiki, the Immortal Monster?

9 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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Which member of the expedition discovers the deep pool inside the cave?

Details

Caltiki, the Immortal Monster Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Caltiki the Undying Monster” and “Caltiki - Le monstre immortel”.

Also known as
  • Caltiki the Undying Monster
  • Caltiki - Le monstre immortel
  • Caltiki, el monstruo inmortal
  • O Monstro Imortal
  • 玛雅神怪
  • Caltiki - Rätsel des Grauens

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Caltiki, the Immortal Monster FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Caltiki, the Immortal Monster, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Caltiki, the Immortal Monster?

Caltiki, the Immortal Monster runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Caltiki, the Immortal Monster released?

Caltiki, the Immortal Monster was released on August 7, 1959.

Who directed Caltiki, the Immortal Monster?

Caltiki, the Immortal Monster was directed by Riccardo Freda.

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Who is in the cast of Caltiki, the Immortal Monster?

Caltiki, the Immortal Monster stars Giacomo Rossi Stuart as Prof. Rodriguez's Assistant, Renato De Carmine as Prof. John Fielding (voice) and Michele Malaspina as Prof. Rodriguez (voice), among 18 credited actors.

Does Caltiki, the Immortal Monster have a post-credit scene?

No. Caltiki, the Immortal Monster has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Caltiki, the Immortal Monster in?

The original language of Caltiki, the Immortal Monster is Italian.

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