The Valley of Gwangi

– A turn of the century wild west show struggling to make a living in Mexico comes into the possession..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 36 Minutes
Release Year:
1969
The Valley of Gwangi (1969)

A turn of the century wild west show struggling to make a living in Mexico comes into the possession of a tiny prehistoric horse. This leads to an expedition to the Forbidden Valley where they discover living dinosaurs. They capture one and take it back to be put on display, leading to inevitable mayhem.

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Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
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Language:

English, Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:
G – General Audiences

All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.

Director:

Jim O'Connolly

Writer:

William Bast (screenplay), Julian More (additional material)

Main Actors:

James Franciscus, Gila Golan, Richard Carlson, Laurence Naismith

Plot:

Cowboy James Franciscus seeks fame and fortune by capturing a Tyrannosaurus Rex living in the Forbidden Valley and putting it in a Mexican circus. His victim, called the Gwangi, turns out to have an aversion to being shown in public. Another film featuring the stop-action special effects talents of Ray Harryhausen.

Production:

WARNER BROTHERS PICTURES

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
78%