The Valley of Gwangi
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The Valley of Gwangi

Cowboys Battle Monsters in the Lost World of Forbidden Valley.

7.1 / 10 1969 1h 36mG English
Science FictionWesternAdventure

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

James Franciscus

James Franciscus

Tuck Kirby

Lead
Gila Golan

Gila Golan

T.J. Breckenridge

Richard Carlson

Richard Carlson

Champ

Laurence Naismith

Laurence Naismith

Professor Bromley

Freda Jackson

Freda Jackson

Tia Zorina

Gustavo Rojo

Gustavo Rojo

Carlos

DK

Dennis Kilbane

Rowdy

MD

Mario De Barros

Bean

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jim O'Connolly's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. The Valley of Gwangi is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker