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.
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- 1 nomination
J. Stephen Peace
- Lt. Wilbur Finletter
- (as Rock Peace)
Jerrold Anderson
- Major Mills
- (as Jerry Anderson)
Art K. Koustik
- FIA Director
- (as Art Koustik)
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- TriviaThe 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.
- GoofsThe 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 creditsThe crowd at the Stadium is credited as Every Screwball in San Diego county
- Alternate versionsThe 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.
- ConnectionsEdited into Muppet Babies: The Weirdo Zone (1986)
- SoundtracksTheme from 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes'
Words and Music by John De Bello
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This is a wonderful movie if viewed in the light in which it was made. Light hearted, off the wall and delightfully derivative. A must for all "corny movie" buffs. If ever there was a movie to reflect the maker's dream, either good or bad, then this is it. Drawing from all genres, making use of "jingle" music and madcap visuals, this classic movie has long been derided as a world worst movie ever made. This is unfair, as it shows what can be done on a modest budget, with the makers' imagination and a sack-load of tongue-in-cheek gags. There is also the well held belief that this could be the worst vegetable movie ever made. However, there has always been confusion as to whether the tomato is actually a fruit.
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- Angriff der Killertomaten
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- $90,000 (estimated)
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By what name was Attack of the Killer Tomatoes! (1978) officially released in India in English?
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