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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!

  • 19781978
  • PGPG
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
14K
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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
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  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Horror

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.

IMDb RATING
4.6/10
14K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • John De Bello
  • Writers
    • Costa Dillon
    • John De Bello
    • J. Stephen Peace
  • Stars
    • David Miller
    • George Wilson
    • Sharon Taylor
Top credits
  • Director
    • John De Bello
  • Writers
    • Costa Dillon
    • John De Bello
    • J. Stephen Peace
  • Stars
    • David Miller
    • George Wilson
    • Sharon Taylor
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 116User reviews
    • 73Critic reviews
    • 9Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
    Trailer 1:21
    Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

    Photos70

    Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Elissa Groh in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Elissa Groh in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Tom Coleman in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Sharon Taylor in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Dana Ashbrook in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Paul Oya in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
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    Lydia Hannibal in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
    Efemia Dillon and D. Wayne Cyphert in Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978)
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    David Miller
    • Mason Dixonas Mason Dixon
    George Wilson
    • Jim Richardsonas Jim Richardson
    Sharon Taylor
    • Lois Fairchildas Lois Fairchild
    J. Stephen Peace
    • Lt. Wilbur Finletteras Lt. Wilbur Finletter
    Ernie Meyers
    • The Presidentas The President
    Eric Christmas
    Eric Christmas
    • Senator Polkas Senator Polk
    Ron Shapiro
    • Newspaper Editoras Newspaper Editor
    Al Sklar
    • Ted Swannas Ted Swann
    Jerrold Anderson
    • Major Millsas Major Mills
    • (as Jerry Anderson)
    Don Birch
    • Old Manas Old Man
    Tom Coleman
    • Singing Soldieras Singing Soldier
    Art K. Koustik
    • FIA Directoras FIA Director
    • (as Art Koustik)
    Jack Nolen
    • Senator McKinleyas Senator McKinley
    Paul Oya
    • Dr. Nokitofaas Dr. Nokitofa
    John Qualls
    • Captainas Captain
    Alan Scharf
    • Robertsas Roberts
    Gary Smith
    • Sam Smithas Sam Smith
    Byron Teegarden
    • Dr. Morrisonas Dr. Morrison
    • Director
      • John De Bello
    • Writers
      • Costa Dillon
      • John De Bello
      • J. Stephen Peace
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    After a wave of reports of mysterious attacks involving people and pets being eaten by the traditionally docile fruit, a special government task force is set up to investigate the violent fruit and put a stop to their murderous spree. Included in this crack team are a lieutenant who never goes anywhere without his parachute, an underwater expert who's never out of his scuba gear, and a master of disguise who conceals his appearance by dressing as a black Adolf Hitler. —Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
    • based on short film
    • disaster
    • punctuation in title
    • exclamation point in title
    • monster
    • 34 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • "Aaargh! ..."
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Horror
      • Musical
      • Sci-Fi
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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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

    User reviews116

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    It's hilarious moments are just enough to cover the dullness in between
    Attack of the killer tomatoes is low-budget's answer to summer blockbuster Snakes on a Plane. Technically, it's the other way around, since AOTKT came first, but whatever. It's dumb, it has a small cult following, and you understand the plot when you read the title.

    Tomatoes, you know, the kind in salads, attack people. This is shown in the movie, mostly as tomatoes being thrown at people with tomatoes on the ground everywhere. This continues for an entire movie, which might sound repetitive, but there's other side-tracks of the story as well, which more often than not are very funny.

    The production values are non-existent but the filmmakers do their best to cover them up("I'm sorry, gentlemen, for the size of this room", the general says and then all the scientists climb over each other to get a seat) There are lots of silly plot points and many totally unnecessary, some funny and some not. Whenever it gets draggy, there's usually something really funny just in time. That's not bad.

    If you need to have this told to you, then you will not like this movie, but I'll tell you anyway: Do NOT take this movie seriously. Enjoy the musical numbers, the stupid "Jaws"-like tomato attacks, the crazy characters, and all the other details that in then end makes AOTKT a fun experience.
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    3
    • MrVibrating
    • Jul 26, 2006

    Details

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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 company
      • Four Square Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $90,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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