| The Blob | |||||
| Paramount Pictures (1958) | |||||
| Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction | |||||
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| John Benson | Sgt. Jim Bert | |
| Stephen Chase | Dr. Hallen | |
| Aneta Corseaut | Jane Martin | |
| Olin Howlin | Old man | |
| Steve McQueen | Steve Andrews | |
| Earl Rowe | Lt. Dave | |
| Vince Barbi | George (cafe owner) | |
| Vincent Barbi | George (cafe owner) | |
| Aneta Corsaut | Jane Martin | |
| Pamela Curran | Smooching teenager | |
| Jasper Deeter | Civil Defense volunteer | |
| Hugh Graham | Mr. Andrews | |
| Elinor Hammer | Mrs. Porter | |
| Olin Howland | Old man | |
| George Karas | Officer Ritchie |
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| Producer | Jack H. Harris
Russell S. Doughten Jr. |
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| Writer | Kay Linaker
Theodore Simonson |
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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 career of Steve McQueen |
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