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Zontar: The Thing from Venus (1967): Cast

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Zontar: The Thing from Venus is a 1967 sci-fi horror film directed by Larry Buchanan, starring John Agar as Dr. Curt Taylor, Bill Thurman and Pat Delaney. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Zontar: The Thing from Venus (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Larry Buchanan
Genres
Horror , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Zontar: The Thing from Venus About?

The premise of Zontar: The Thing from Venus without spoilers.

A misguided scientist opens a portal for Zontar, a three‑eyed, bat‑winged, skeletal alien from Venus, promising to solve humanity’s problems. Once on Earth, the creature reveals a deadly agenda, seeking to eradicate all life. The question becomes whether anyone can stop the extraterrestrial menace.

Zontar: The Thing from Venus Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • dead woman
  • rht stockings
  • low budget sci fi movie
  • mind control
  • dead female laboratory assistant
  • outer space
  • flying saucer
  • strangulation
  • secret weapon
  • murder
  • electrocution
  • world domination
+7 more
  • venus the planet
  • alien invasion
  • psychotronic film
  • b sci fi
  • hot spring
  • uxoricide
  • self sacrifice
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Cast & crew

Zontar: The Thing from Venus Cast & Characters

John Agar leads the cast as Dr. Curt Taylor, with Bill Thurman as Sheriff Brad Crenshaw and Pat Delaney as Anne Taylor. Directed by Larry Buchanan; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Zontar: The Thing from Venus

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From the director

More from Larry Buchanan

More films directed by Larry Buchanan: Down on Us, The Loch Ness Horror, Mistress of the Apes and Goodbye, Norma Jean.

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Cars

Cars in Zontar: The Thing from Venus

7 cars on screen, including the 1964 Buick Electra 225 and the 1964 Buick LeSabre.

All 7 cars
  • 1964 Buick Electra 225 in Zontar: The Thing from Venus 1964 Buick Electra 225 Important role
  • 1964 Buick LeSabre in Zontar: The Thing from Venus 1964 Buick LeSabre Important role
  • 1965 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 in Zontar: The Thing from Venus 1965 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Important role
  • Willys M38 A1 in Zontar: The Thing from Venus Willys M38 A1 Important role
Details

Zontar: The Thing from Venus Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Zontar: Invader from Venus” and “Zontar: La cosa que llegó de Venus”.

Also known as
  • Zontar: Invader from Venus
  • Zontar: La cosa que llegó de Venus
  • Zontar, el monstruo de Venus
  • Zontar, la chose venue de Vénus

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Zontar: The Thing from Venus FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Zontar: The Thing from Venus, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Zontar: The Thing from Venus?

Zontar: The Thing from Venus runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Zontar: The Thing from Venus released?

Zontar: The Thing from Venus was released on December 1, 1967.

Who directed Zontar: The Thing from Venus?

Zontar: The Thing from Venus was directed by Larry Buchanan.

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Who is in the cast of Zontar: The Thing from Venus?

Zontar: The Thing from Venus stars John Agar as Dr. Curt Taylor, Bill Thurman as Sheriff Brad Crenshaw and Pat Delaney as Anne Taylor, among 14 credited actors.

Does Zontar: The Thing from Venus have a post-credit scene?

No. Zontar: The Thing from Venus has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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