Production
William Alland
Born March 4, 1916 · Delmar, Delaware, USA
Died November 11, 1997 · aged 81
William Alland was an American actor, film producer and writer, mainly of Western and science-fiction/monster films, including This Island Earth, It Came From Outer Space, Tarantula!, The Deadly Mantis, The Mole People, The Colossus of New York, The Space Children, and the three Creature from the Black Lagoon films.
Known For
Citizen Kane · 1941Citizen Kane
★ 8.01941
MovieMysteryDrama
Newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane is taken from his mother as a boy and made the ward of a rich industrialist. As a result, every well-meaning, tyrannical or self-destructive move he makes for the rest of his life appears in some way to be a reaction to that deeply wounding event.
Creature from the Black Lagoon · 1954Creature from the Black Lagoon
★ 6.81954
MovieAdventureHorror
When scientists exploring the Amazon River stumble on a “missing link” connecting humans and fish, they plan to capture it for later study. But the Creature has plans of his own, and has set his sights on the lead scientist's beautiful fiancée, Kay.
The Land Unknown · 1957The Land Unknown
★ 5.71957
MovieAdventureFantasy
Navy Commander Alan Roberts is assigned to lead an expedition to Little America in Antarctica to investigate reports of a mysterious warm water inland lake discovered a decade earlier. His helicopter and its small party, including reporter Maggie Hathaway, is forced down into a volcanic crater by a fierce storm. They find themselves trapped in a lush tropical environment that has survived from prehistoric times.
This Island Earth · 1955This Island Earth
★ 6.01955
MovieScience FictionAdventure
Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.
The Lady from Shanghai · 1947The Lady from Shanghai
★ 7.31947
MovieMysteryCrime
A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
Tarantula · 1955Tarantula
★ 6.51955
MovieScience FictionHorror
A rogue scientist near a small desert town arouses the suspicion of the town's doctor when his lab assistant is found dead from a case of acromegaly, which took only four days to develop. As the doctor investigates, aided by the scientist's new female assistant, they discover that something is devouring local cattle and humans in increasingly large quantities.
The Rare Breed · 1966The Rare Breed
★ 6.21966
MovieWestern
When her husband dies en route to America, Martha Price and her daughter Hilary are left to carry out his dream: the introduction of Hereford cattle into the American West. They enlist Sam "Bulldog" Burnett in their efforts to transport their lone bull, a Hereford named Vindicator, to a breeder in Texas, but the trail is fraught with danger and even Burnett doubts the survival potential of this "rare breed" of cattle.
Chief Crazy Horse · 1955Chief Crazy Horse
★ 5.61955
MovieWestern
When young Crazy Horse, of whom great things were predicted, wins his bride, rival Little Big Man goes to villainous traders with evidence of gold in the sacred Lakota burial ground. Of course, a new gold rush starts despite all treaties, and Crazy Horse becomes military leader of his people. Initial Indian victories lead to the inevitable result. Uniquely, all is told from the Indian perspective.
Filmography
Sort
The Lady from Shanghai · 1947The Lady from Shanghai
★ 7.31947
MovieMysteryCrime
A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.
Reporter (uncredited)
