The Blob
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- United States
- 1958
- 91 minutes
- Color
- 1.66:1
- English
SYNOPSIS: “Beware of the Blob!” One of the great cult classics, The Blob melds ’50s schlock sci-fi and teen delinquency pics even as it transcends these genres with strong performances and ingenious special effects. Made outside of Hollywood by a maverick film distributor, a crew experienced in religious and educational shorts, and a collection of theatrical talent from Philadelphia and New York, The Blob helped launch the careers of superstud Steve McQueen and composer Burt Bacharach.
Cast & CreditsOpen
Cast
| Steve Andrews | Steve McQueen |
| Jane Martin | Aneta Corsaut |
| Lieutenant Dave | Earl Rowe |
| Old Man | Olin Howlin |
| Dr. T. Hallen | Stephen Chase |
| Sergeant Jim Bert | John Benson |
| Officer Ritchie | George Karas |
| Henry Martin | Elbert Smith |
Credits
| Director | Irvin S. Yeaworth |
| Producer | Jack H. Harris |
| Screenplay | Theodore Simonson and Kate Phillips |
| From an original idea by | Irvine H. Millgate |
| Cinematography | Thomas Spalding |
| Editing | Alfred Hillmann |
| Special effects | Bart Sloane |
| Music supervisor | Jean Yeaworth |
| Makeup | Vin Kehoe |
| Music composed and conducted by | Ralph Carmichael |
| Title theme by | Burt Bacharach and Mack David |
Disc Features
- New widescreen digital transfer, enhanced for 16×9 televisions with restored picture and sound
- Two audio commentaries: one by producer Jack Harris and film historian Bruce Eder; the other by director Irvin S. Yeaworth, Jr. and actor Robert (“Tony”) Fields
- Theatrical trailer
- BLOB-abilia!: collector Wes Shank’s rare trove of stills, posters, props (including the Blob itself!), and other ephemera
- Special collectible poster
- English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired
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