As a result of nuclear testing, gigantic, ferocious mutant ants appear in the American desert southwest, and a father-daughter team of entomologists join forces with the state police officer who first discovers their existence, an FBI agent and, eventually, the US Army to eradicate the menace, before it spreads across the continent — and the world.

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Cast

James Whitmore

Sgt. Ben Peterson

James Arness

FBI Agent Robert Graham

Joan Weldon

Dr. Pat Medford

Edmund Gwenn

Dr. Harold Medford

Onslow Stevens

Brig. Gen. Robert O'Brien

Sean McClory

Maj. Kibbee

Sandy Descher

The Ellinson Girl

Chris Drake

Trooper Ed Blackburn

Don Shelton

Trooper Capt. Fred Edwards

Fess Parker

Alan Crotty

Olin Howland

Jensen

William Schallert

Ambulance Attendant