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Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century (1977): Cast & Plot

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Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century is a 1977 sci-fi adventure film directed by Gianfranco Parolini, starring Mimmo Crao as Yeti, Edoardo Faieta and John Stacy. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century (1977) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Adventure , Mystery , Crime
Original language
Italian
After the credits
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The story

What Is Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century About?

The premise of Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following King Kong and Godzilla, Professor Wassermann is hired by industrialist Morgan Hunnicut to lead an expedition examining a massive Yeti frozen in an ice block off Newfoundland’s coast. Unaware Hunnicut intends to use the prehistoric beast as a corporate emblem, the professor soon faces the dire consequences of this hubristic plan.

Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century Themes & Keywords

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  • helicopter
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Cast & crew

Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century Cast & Characters

Mimmo Crao leads the cast as Yeti, with Edoardo Faieta as Morgan Hunnicut and John Stacy as Prof. Henry Wassermann. Directed by Gianfranco Parolini; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Gianfranco Parolini

More films directed by Gianfranco Parolini: God’s Gun, We Are No Angels, Return of Sabata and Adiós, Sabata.

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Plot

Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century Plot Summary

What happens in Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Industry tycoon Morgan Hunnicut asks his friend Prof. Henry Wassermann to lead an expedition to study the giant Yeti found frozen in a large ice block on Newfoundland’s coast. The plan is straightforward, yet shadowed by ambition: Hunnicut intends to use the prehistoric creature as a trademark for his multinational empire. The expedition includes Cliff Chandler and Morgan’s grandchildren, Jane Hunnicut and Herbie; Herbie is notable for having discovered the Yeti, and he has been mute since surviving a family plane crash that claimed his parents.

Full summary

The whole story of Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century?

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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Where is the giant Yeti found frozen in a large block of ice?

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Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “Yeti: El abominable hombre de las nieves” and “Ice Man”.

Also known as
  • Yeti: El abominable hombre de las nieves
  • Ice Man
  • Yéti - Le géant d'un autre monde
  • Yeti: Ο Γίγαντας των Παγετώνων
  • Yeti: Ο Γίγας των Παγετώνων
  • Yeti: Giant of the 20th Century
  • Le géant d'un autre monde
  • Yeti - Der Schneemensch kommt
  • Yeti, el gigante del siglo 20
  • El Abominable Hombre de las Nieves
  • 巨人奇遇记

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Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century?

Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century released?

Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century was released on December 23, 1977.

Who directed Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century?

Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century was directed by Gianfranco Parolini.

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Who is in the cast of Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century?

Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century stars Mimmo Crao as Yeti, Edoardo Faieta as Morgan Hunnicut and John Stacy as Prof. Henry Wassermann, among 13 credited actors.

Does Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century have a post-credit scene?

No. Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century in?

The original language of Yeti: The Giant of the 20th Century is Italian.

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