IMDb > Night of the Lepus (1972)
Night of the Lepus
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Night of the Lepus (1972) More at IMDbPro »


Overview

User Rating:
3.8/10   1,474 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 12% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
William F. Claxton
Writers:
Russell Braddon (novel)
Don Holliday (screenplay) ...
(more)
Contact:
View company contact information for Night of the Lepus on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
4 October 1972 (USA) more
Genre:
Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller more
Tagline:
They were born that tragic moment when science made its great mistake... now from behind the shroud of night they come, a scuttling, shambling horde of creatures destroying all in their path. more
Plot:
Giant mutant rabbits terrorize the southwest!! full summary | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
Badasses of Horror: Part One
 (From Fangoria. 5 November 2009, 4:34 PM, PST)

User Comments:
Cottontails On the Rampage Doesn't Make For A Bad Film! more (91 total)

Cast

  (in credits order) (verified as complete)
Stuart Whitman ... Roy Bennett

Janet Leigh ... Gerry Bennett

Rory Calhoun ... Cole Hillman

DeForest Kelley ... Elgin Clark
Paul Fix ... Sheriff Cody
Melanie Fullerton ... Amanda Bennett
Chris Morrell ... Jackie Hillman
Chuck Hayward ... Jud
Henry Wills ... Frank
Francesca Jarvis ... Mildred
William Elliott ... Dr. Leopold
Bob Hardy ... Professor Dirkson (as Robert Hardy)
Richard Jacome ... Deputy Jason
Inez Perez ... Housekeeper
Roy Gaintner ... Walker (as G. Leroy Gaintner)
Evans Thornton ... Major White

I. Stanford Jolley ... Dispatcher

Robert Gooden ... Leslie
Walter Kelley ... Truck Driver
Frank Kennedy ... Doctor
Don Starr ... Cutler
Peter O'Crotty ... Arlen
Phillip Avenetti ... Officer Lopez
Russell Morrell ... Priest
Donna Gelgur ... Wife in car
Steve DeFrance ... Husband in Car (as Stephen deFrance)
Sherry Hummer ... Child in car
Rick Hummer ... Child in car
Jerry Dunphy ... Television Newscaster
Create a character page for: ?

Directed by
William F. Claxton 
 
Writing credits
Russell Braddon (novel "The Year of the Angry Rabbit")

Don Holliday (screenplay) and
Gene R. Kearney (screenplay)

Produced by
A.C. Lyles .... producer
 
Original Music by
Jimmie Haskell 
 
Cinematography by
Ted Voigtlander 
 
Film Editing by
John McSweeney Jr.  (as John McSweeney)
 
Production Design by
Stan Jolley 
 
Set Decoration by
William F. Calvert  (as William Calvert)
 
Makeup Department
Wes Dawn .... makeup artist
Alma Johnson .... hair stylist
 
Production Management
John G. Wilson .... unit production manager (as John Wilson)
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Stan Jolley .... second unit director
Ted Schilz .... assistant director
 
Sound Department
Jerry Jost .... sound
Hal Watkins .... sound
 
Stunts
Jerry Brutsche .... stunt performer (uncredited)
 
Camera and Electrical Department
Owen Marsh .... camera operator (uncredited)
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Norman A. Burza .... wardrobe (as Norman Burza)
 
Other crew
Henry Cowl .... animal trainer
Lou Schumacher .... animal trainer
Lee Sollenberger .... animal trainer: rabbits
Jack N. Young .... location manager (uncredited)
 
Crew verified as complete


Production CompaniesDistributorsSpecial Effects
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Rabbits (USA) (working title)
more
Runtime:
88 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
USA:PG | UK:X (original rating) | Australia:G
Filming Locations:
Ajo, Arizona, USA more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
This was DeForest Kelley's last non-"Star Trek" film. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: During the climactic rabbit rampage, poor film processing makes some of the rabbits look transparent. more
Quotes:
Husband in Car: Picking up no strangers, Susan. I said that when we left Denver, and I'm sticking with it. Especially a man carrying a gun! more
Movie Connections:
Featured in The Matrix (1999) more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful.
Cottontails On the Rampage Doesn't Make For A Bad Film!, 20 November 2003
7/10
Author: ClassixFan from USA

OK, I've read several of the reviews/comments for this film and I must stand and be counted as one of the fans of this low-budget film. Sure, the story may be ludicrous and the effects may be bad, but face it, this film doesn't deserve all the bad publicity it always receives. It's got a nice cast and they all seem to be genuine in their efforts to make this film a success, but it does fall short of it's target in several aspects. I'd say the one constant in this film that bothers me the most is the young girl, the daughter of Stuart Whitman and Janet Leigh, I'd have gladly fed her to these rabbits in the first 20 minutes or so, but beyond that, I really don't see all the fuss about how horrible of a film this is. It's definitely an original idea for a horror film and if you ever have the opportunity to view the unedited version, there is a scene or two that's nice and bloody, but it isn't a gore-hound's delight and it won't ever sit high among the classics of horror, but I miss the fact that this used to be a staple on late-night TV when I was a kid and you can't see it at all, these days. For those of you with a curious nature, I'd recommend viewing this film at least once, just so you can be counted among film fans that have watched this killer bunny film...trust me, it won't hurt at all!

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (91 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Night of the Lepus (1972)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
refernced in Everybody Hates Chris totally hilarious buzz86us
Night of the Nasty Rabbit Doctor_Mabuse1
A great film, but... sir_knightrider_III
If you're a fan of eyebrows, this film is for you! sir_knightrider_III
TCMUnderground Showing This! thisjustinthisjustin
Damn it Jim! Im a doctor not a zoologist!! mc7791
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Mimic Rattlers The Omega Man Too Much Beef Man Made Monster
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Horror section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.