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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!

  • 1978
  • PG
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
15K
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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
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A group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated killer tomatoes.A group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated killer tomatoes.A group of scientists band together to save the world from mutated killer tomatoes.

  • Director
    • John De Bello
  • Writers
    • Costa Dillon
    • John De Bello
    • J. Stephen Peace
  • Stars
    • David Miller
    • George Wilson
    • Sharon Taylor
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • John De Bello
    • Writers
      • Costa Dillon
      • John De Bello
      • J. Stephen Peace
    • Stars
      • David Miller
      • George Wilson
      • Sharon Taylor
    • 131User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
    • 9Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    David Miller
    • Mason Dixon
    George Wilson
    • Jim Richardson
    Sharon Taylor
    • Lois Fairchild
    J. Stephen Peace
    • Lt. Wilbur Finletter
    • (as Rock Peace)
    Ernie Meyers
    • The President
    Eric Christmas
    Eric Christmas
    • Senator Polk
    Ron Shapiro
    • Newspaper Editor
    Al Sklar
    • Ted Swann
    Jerrold Anderson
    • Major Mills
    • (as Jerry Anderson)
    Don Birch
    • Old Man
    Tom Coleman
    • Singing Soldier
    Art K. Koustik
    • FIA Director
    • (as Art Koustik)
    Jack Nolen
    • Senator McKinley
    Paul Oya
    • Dr. Nokitofa
    John Qualls
    • Captain
    Alan Scharf
    • Roberts
    Gary Smith
    • Sam Smith
    Byron Teegarden
    • Dr. Morrison
    • Director
      • John De Bello
    • Writers
      • Costa Dillon
      • John De Bello
      • J. Stephen Peace
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    • Trivia
      The helicopter crash in the early scenes was unintentional. The tail rotor blades accidentally hit the ground, causing the helicopter to spin out of control. Debris and the top rotor blades narrowly missed the police officers in the scene and the crew off camera. The pilot received minor injuries. After being pulled from the wreck, Jack Riley and George Wilson quickly ad-libbed the rest of the scene as the wreck was set on fire. The crash of the $60,000 rented helicopter used up more of the budget than all other aspects of the film combined.
    • Goofs
      The amount of squashed tomato on the police car's windshield changes.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Nokitofa: Technically sir, tomatoes are fags.

      Dr. Morrison: He means fruits.

    • Crazy credits
      The crowd at the Stadium is credited as Every Screwball in San Diego county
    • Alternate versions
      The director's cut features a mockumentary called "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! Director's Cut: A Masterpiece Restored" on the restoration and the making of the film.
    • Connections
      Edited into Muppet Babies: The Weirdo Zone (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme from 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes'
      Words and Music by John De Bello

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    Schlock in perfection!

    Some may call this the worst movie of all times, but if you have shots like "The Toxic Avenger", "Plan 9 from outer space" or "Dracula Vs. Frankenstein" in your collection this is exactly the right film for you! The humor in "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" appears like a cheap version of Zucker/Abrahams/Zucker-flicks à la "Airplane!" or "The Naked Gun", but always pretty entertaining and amusing! If you´re in search for the right stuff for your next party check this out - but don´t do the mistake and take this too serious in any way!!
    • DJ Inferno
    • Dec 8, 2001
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    • Release date
      • October 4, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • KT Entertainment
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Angriff der Killertomaten
    • Filming locations
      • Qualcomm Stadium - 9449 Friars Road, San Diego, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Four Square Productions
      • Sanrio Company
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    • Budget
      • $90,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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