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The Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas

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British scientist John Rollason (Peter Cushing) is studying plants in the Himalayas with his wife (Maureen Connell) while he waits for his American associate, Tom Friend (Forrest Tucker). When Friend arrives, Rollason accompanies him on a trip to find the mysterious creature Yeti, along with Friend's partner (Robert Brown) and a guide (Michael Brill) who claims he can find the beast. The group proceeds despite warnings. However, the trip quickly becomes more dangerous than they had anticipated.

Critics Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 01/05/2009
B-
I thought the adventure film was only passable when it should have been more exciting. Go to Full Review Mark R. Leeper rec.arts.movies.reviews 11/04/2004
3/5
Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope 01/01/2001
3/5
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Audience Reviews

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Lao M @bowserlord Jul 7 Fantastic movie. Has great elements. Underrated as heck See more Lou A @thehoundsinthe Jul 7 Great film! I enjoyed it thoroughly! See more Fumi A @Lordoflords Jul 7 Underated as heck movie. Hammer's best in my view See more Bigbossbalrog T @Jigokju Jul 7 Fantastic monkey movie! Loved me some Yeti flicks! See more NiB Y @RT91944882 05/23/2024 A underrated gem in storytelling and slowburn. See more Andy F @RT81936104 01/30/2024 More of a mountaineering adventure than anything else,it's strength is in its subtlety. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Val Guest

Director

Forrest Tucker

Tom Friend

Peter Cushing

Dr. John Rollason

Maureen Connell

Helen Rollason

Richard Wattis

Peter Fox

Robert Brown

Ed Shelley
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Synopsis British scientist John Rollason (Peter Cushing) is studying plants in the Himalayas with his wife (Maureen Connell) while he waits for his American associate, Tom Friend (Forrest Tucker). When Friend arrives, Rollason accompanies him on a trip to find the mysterious creature Yeti, along with Friend's partner (Robert Brown) and a guide (Michael Brill) who claims he can find the beast. The group proceeds despite warnings. However, the trip quickly becomes more dangerous than they had anticipated.
Director
Val Guest
Producer
Aubrey Baring
Screenwriter
Nigel Kneale
Production Co
Hammer Films
Genre
Horror
Original Language
British English
Runtime
1h 25m