Them!
"A horror horde of crawl-and-crush giants clawing out of the earth from mile-deep catacombs!"
Originally released in 1954. Them! is a science fiction/horror film. directed by Gordon Douglas.
Starring James Whitmore, James Arness, and Joan Weldon
Synopsis
As a result of nuclear testing, gigantic, ferocious mutant ants appear in the American desert southwest, and a father-daughter team of entomologists join forces with the state police officer who first discovers their existence, an FBI agent and, eventually, the US Army to eradicate the menace, before it spreads across the continent — and the world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 16, 1954
71 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (449 votes)
Budget
$23M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Whitmore
as Sgt. Ben Peterson
James Arness
as FBI Agent Robert Graham
Joan Weldon
as Dr. Pat Medford
Edmund Gwenn
as Dr. Harold Medford
Onslow Stevens
as Brig. Gen. Robert O'Brien
Sean McClory
as Maj. Kibbee
Sandy Descher
as The Ellinson Girl
Chris Drake
as Trooper Ed Blackburn
Don Shelton
as Trooper Capt. Fred Edwards
Fess Parker
as Alan Crotty
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $23,000,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Them! about?
As a result of nuclear testing, gigantic, ferocious mutant ants appear in the American desert southwest, and a father-daughter team of entomologists join forces with the state police officer who fi...
Who directed Them!?
Them! was directed by Gordon Douglas.
How long is Them!?
Them! has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Them! released?
Them! was released on June 16, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Them!?
The main cast of Them! includes James Whitmore, James Arness, Joan Weldon, Edmund Gwenn, Onslow Stevens.
Is Them! worth watching?
Them! has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 449 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.