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Le peuple de l'enfer

Original title: The Mole People
  • 1956
  • Approved
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
4.2K
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Le peuple de l'enfer (1956)
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A party of archaeologists discovers the remnants of a mutant five-millennia-old Sumerian civilization living beneath a glacier atop a mountain in Mesopotamia.A party of archaeologists discovers the remnants of a mutant five-millennia-old Sumerian civilization living beneath a glacier atop a mountain in Mesopotamia.A party of archaeologists discovers the remnants of a mutant five-millennia-old Sumerian civilization living beneath a glacier atop a mountain in Mesopotamia.

  • Director
    • Virgil W. Vogel
  • Writer
    • László Görög
  • Stars
    • John Agar
    • Cynthia Patrick
    • Hugh Beaumont
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  • IMDb RATING
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    4.2K
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    • Director
      • Virgil W. Vogel
    • Writer
      • László Görög
    • Stars
      • John Agar
      • Cynthia Patrick
      • Hugh Beaumont
    • 96User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
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    John Agar
    John Agar
    • Dr. Roger Bentley
    Cynthia Patrick
    • Adad
    Hugh Beaumont
    Hugh Beaumont
    • Dr. Jud Bellamin
    Alan Napier
    Alan Napier
    • Elinu, the High Priest
    Nestor Paiva
    Nestor Paiva
    • Prof. Etienne Lafarge
    Phil Chambers
    Phil Chambers
    • Dr. Paul Stuart
    Rodd Redwing
    Rodd Redwing
    • Nazar
    Robin Hughes
    Robin Hughes
    • First Officer
    Frank Baxter
    • Self (in introduction)
    • (as Dr. Frank C. Baxter)
    Joe Abdullah
    • Arab Foreman
    • (uncredited)
    Yvonne De Lavallade
    • Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    John Dodsworth
    • Priest
    • (uncredited)
    Arthur D. Gilmour
    • Sharu
    • (uncredited)
    Marc Hamilton
    • Priest
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Herron
    Bob Herron
    • Mole Person
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Hoy
    Bob Hoy
    • Mole Person
    • (uncredited)
    Kay E. Kuter
    Kay E. Kuter
    • Priest
    • (uncredited)
    James Logan
    • Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Virgil W. Vogel
    • Writer
      • László Görög
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    6bkoganbing

    The Fires Of Ishtar

    The Mole People is one of those science fiction cheapies that you wish had a bigger budget. I found it to be one of the most imaginative of science fiction films of the fifties. It would get a far better rating from me if a few more dollars had been put in.

    A team of scientists on top a mountain in what would be ancient Mesopotamia, today Iraq find on top the mountain a cave leading to an ancient Sumerian civilization which has survived their almost for 5000 years. Probably the greatest archaeological find ever, imagine finding some ancient Egyptians hidden away, clinging to their cultural traditions. The greatest opportunity ever to research a culture.

    Of course some of these are not quite human, they've returned to being mole like humans and they're the slaves. It's a slow punishment for the bad, a quick punishment is the hated fires of Ishtar. You're sent into what looks like an oven and you're burnt away to ashes.

    The film does a marvelous job in building up the viewers fears of the fires of Ishtar so in the end when the scientists are flung into it, we're scared witless.

    John Agar, Hugh Beaumont, and Nestor Paiva are some of the scientists and the high priest of Ishtar is Alan Napier. What is the fire of Ishtar? That's not a question to be answered here. See the film and find out.
    6Hey_Sweden

    Not really bad at all.

    "The Mole People" is not top-tier in terms of the Universal-International product of the 1950s, but it's not terrible as some reviews might have one believe. It has an entertaining story, good atmosphere, and decent creatures, although it also has a rather sedate pace. Of course, it's hard to knock any movie of this kind that starred John Agar. He's likable as always, and the rest of the cast does effective work. Some of them have some pretty priceless dialogue to recite (you could play a drinking game for every time the name "Ishtar" is uttered).

    As many genre movies of this period did, this one begins with exposition, as a scientist named Frank Baxter educates us on various theories as to what exists below the surface of the Earth. Then we begin the story proper, as archaeologists including Dr. Roger Bentley (Agar) are on an expedition in the Asian mountains. They venture inside a mountain, and eventually climb down so deep as to discover an ancient Sumerian race that thrives in relative darkness. They also discover the "mole men" beasts that these people treat as slave labour.

    Agar is well supported by actors such as beautiful Cynthia Patrick, playing the "marked one" Adad, Hugh Beaumont as Dr. Jud Bellamin, Alan Napier as the evil priest Elinu, and the always engaging Nestor Paiva as Professor Lafarge. The stock compositions are used to good effect, the special effects are generally decent, and the masks for the mole men are pretty cool. The conclusion is a little rushed, but that could be said of a number of other movies of this kind during this era. The resolution is actually a little surprising.

    As directed by Virgil W. Vogel ("The Land Unknown"), who mostly worked in TV, "The Mole People" is nothing special but it *is* reasonably diverting.

    Six out of 10.
    5claudio_carvalho

    Lame Conclusion for an Entertaining B-Movie

    "The Mole People" is another underrated black-and-white B-movie from the 50´s. The story of archaeologists that discover an ancient underground society in Asia is entertaining but unfortunately the rushed conclusion is lame and gives the sensation that the budget ended and the film had to be interrupted. The beauty of Cynthia Patrick is still impressive in the present days. My vote is five.

    Title (Brazil): "O Templo do Pavor" ("The Temple of the Dread")
    Dethcharm

    "In This Thin Air, It's Possible To Imagine Anything!"...

    After opening with what, in spite of its nutty theories, could easily be confused with one of those educational films so many of us slept through in school, THE MOLE PEOPLE begins.

    While attempting to discover the origin of an ancient artifact, archaeologists John Agar, Hugh Beaumont, and their team of extras (including that crusty boat captain from CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON!), venture forth into the subterranean unknown, in search of a comrade lost in a deep crevasse. This, after enduring multiple natural disasters- all in the first fifteen minutes! Our intrepid explorers soon encounter the goggle-eyed creatures of the title, and we're off to their underground la-la land.

    Alas, fooled by the title and promotional movie posters, viewers may expect tons of actual monster action, getting mostly dull humans and their endless palaver instead. More a study of class warfare than a creature feature, this film seems like an episode of some lost, 1950's sci-fi TV drama. An enjoyable enough slab of fantastical cheeeze.

    P.S.- You'll never look at high-powered flashlights or hats made from tea cozies in quite the same way again! Ever!...
    7ChuckStraub

    Great 1950s semi classic sci-fi monster movie.

    I've seen this movie several times over the years. It's a real semi classic, great example of 50s sci-fi monster movies. You do get a good look at the actual mole monsters and see quite a bit of them. As good as the mole monsters are, they are only a small part of this film. It's also an adventure movie about exploring for a lost civilization. Most of the plot involves this civilization which also happens to include the Mole People. This is good stuff. The stuff that used to scare and entertain in the 50s. The thing is, if you've seen a decent amount of horror/sci-fi films from the 50s and early 60s and haven't found much that you liked, "The Mole People" is not for you. If you're a fan of 50s B movies, you'll love this one. It's a real must see.

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    • Trivia
      Footage of the mole people was later used in The Wild World of Batwoman (1966) as monsters created by a super-villain.
    • Goofs
      At the end of the film when the two scientists and Adel return to the surface world. where did they get the winter outfit for Adel when there was no other woman in the original party to begin with?
    • Quotes

      Dr. Roger Bentley: The thing that impresses me the most is the complete and utter silence. You can almost hear it.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening Credits rise up from a hole in the ground.
    • Connections
      Edited from L'enfer blanc du Piz Palu (1929)

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 1957 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Mole People
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal International Pictures (UI)
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    • Budget
      • $200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 17 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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