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A California caveman, a dune buggy, and a rock 'n' roll rescue mission collide in the desert.

EEGAH!

The Crazed Love Of A Prehistoric Giant For A Ravishing Teen-Age Girl!

1962 · 1h 30m · NR · Adventure / Comedy / Fantasy / Horror · IMDB TMDB

Teenagers stumble across a prehistoric caveman, who goes on a rampage.

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What is Eegah! about?

Eegah! is a 1962 United States adventure, comedy, fantasy, and horror film directed by Arch Hall Sr. about a teenager, her boyfriend, and her writer father who encounter a giant prehistoric caveman in the California desert.

Synopsis

After Roxy Miller encounters enormous caveman Eegah while driving down a remote California road, her writer father, Robert, heads out to the desert to prove his daughter's claims are true. Once there, Robert is knocked unconscious and trapped in Eegah's cave, where he gains some insight into prehistoric life. But, when Roxy and her boyfriend, Tom, come to rescue Robert, Eegah grows fond of the girl and refuses to let her leave.
Details & Specs
Director
Arch Hall Sr.
Writers
Bob Wehling, Arch Hall Sr.
Release
1962
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Eegah! The Name Written in Blood, Eegah, el gigante, Дикарь, Eegah!

Why Cult

Prehistoric Meets Modern

Watch a Neanderthal tangle with electric guitars, dune buggies, and desert teens in this era-colliding oddity.

Giant Caveman on the Loose

Richard Kiel towers as Eegah, the unruly, bearded caveman who turns a quiet California desert into his personal stomping ground.

Shaving Cream Slapstick

Loincloths and shaving cream collide in scenes where Eegah gets a crash course in modern grooming—with plenty of mess.

Desert Rock 'n' Roll

Arch Hall Jr. brings the guitar and vocals to the sandy showdown, adding musical numbers to the desert mayhem.

Themes & Keywords

Independent Film Murder Psychotronic Film Death Bare Chested Male Police Cigarette Smoking Gun Escape Kidnapping Low Budget Film Investigation Fistfight Police Officer Teenager Boyfriend Girlfriend Relationship

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eegah! about? +

Eegah! is about a teenager, her boyfriend, and her writer father who encounter a giant prehistoric caveman in the California desert, leading to a series of bizarre adventures.

When was Eegah! released? +

Eegah! was released in 1962.

Who directed Eegah!? +

Eegah! was directed by Arch Hall Sr.

How long is Eegah!? +

Eegah! has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Eegah!? +

Eegah! is an adventure, comedy, fantasy, and horror film.

Where can I watch Eegah!? +

Eegah! is available to stream on SassyFlix.