The Monster That Challenged the World (1957) is a classic sci-fi horror film directed by Arnold Laven. The story follows a group of military personnel and scientists who must confront a terrifying, giant mollusk-like creature awakened by an earthquake in California's Salton Sea. As the monster wreaks havoc, the team races against time to stop it before it reproduces and threatens the entire world. Known for its suspense and special effects, the film is a staple of 1950s creature features. <br /><br />Alternative Titles: <br />Argentina : El monstruo que retó al mundo <br />Australia : The Monster That Challenged the World <br />Brazil : O Monstro que Desafiou o Mundo <br />Canada ; The Monster That Challenged the World(English) <br />Finland : Hirviö uhkaa maailmaa <br />France : Le secret du lac salé(dubbed version) <br />Greece : To teras pou apeilouse ton kosmo(transliterated title) <br />Iran : Hayoolayi Ke Donya Ra Be Chalesh Keshid(Persian) <br />Italy : Il mostro che sfidò il mondo <br />Japan : 大怪獣出現(Japanese) <br />Mexico : El monstruo que retó al mundo <br />Peru : El monstruo que retó al mundo <br />Portugal : O Monstro Que Desafiou o Mundo <br />Serbia : Čudovište koje je izazvalo svet <br />Soviet Union : Монстр, который бросил вызов миру(Russian) <br />Sweden : Monstret <br />United Kingdom : The Monster That Challenged the World <br />United States : The Monster That Challenged the World <br />United States : The Jagged Edge <br />United States : The Kraken(Working Title) <br />West Germany : Alarm für Sperrzone 7 <br /><br />Tim Holt known as Lt. Cmdr. John 'Twill' Twillinger <br />Audrey Dalton as Gail MacKenzie <br />Hans Conried as Dr. Jess Rogers <br />Barbara Darrow as Jody Simms <br />Max Showalter as Dr. Tad Johns as Casey Adams <br />Harlan Warde as Lt. Robert 'Clem' Clemens <br />Gordon Jones as Sheriff Josh Peters <br />Mimi Gibson as Sandy MacKenzie <br />Marjorie Stapp as Connie Blake <br />Jody McCrea as Seaman Fred Johnson <br />Wallace Earl Laven Sally as Eileen Harley <br />Don Ames as Sailor <br />Robert Benevides as Sonarman 2nd Class Morty Beatty <br />John Carlyle as Monster Victim <br />John Close as Deputy Larry <br />Walt Davis as Sailor <br />Harry Denny as Restaurant Patron <br />Michael Dugan as Clark <br /><br />Director : Arnold Laven <br />Writers : David Duncan, Pat Fielder <br />Genres : Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller <br />Release date : June 1957 (United States) <br />Country of origin : United States <br />Language : English <br />Filming locations : Salton Sea, California, USA <br />Production company : Gramercy Pictures <br /><br />Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller <br /><br />Experience the magic of restored and colorized classics! 🎬✨ Watch more at www.publicdomaincolorizer.com
