---
title: "The Last Dinosaur"
year: 1977
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-last-dinosaur-1977"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 71692
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 106
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Last Dinosaur (1977) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-last-dinosaur-1977

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Last Dinosaur is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under Adventure, Science Fiction, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Tsuburaya Productions, Rankin/Bass Productions, ABC. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A hunter’s expedition becomes a prehistoric nightmare."

### Why Watch
- Classic 1970s creature adventure
- Imaginative prehistoric setting
- Early tokusatsu effects charm

### Caveats & Content Note
- Special effects show their age
- TV‑movie budget limits visible
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for viewers who appreciate mild monster action and 1970s adventure style.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, science-fiction, tokusatsu, retro

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alexander Grasshoff, Tsugunobu Kotani
- **Networks / Studios**: Tsuburaya Productions, Rankin/Bass Productions, ABC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Boone** as *Masten Thrust Jr.*
- **Joan Van Ark** as *Francesca Banks*
- **Steven Keats** as *Chuck Wade*
- **Luther Rackley** as *Bunta*
- **Masumi Sekiya** as *Hazel*
- **William Ross** as *Hal - Mother 1 Technician*
- **Carl Hansen** as *Barney*
- **Nancy Magsig** as *Thrusts' Girl on Plane*
- **Don Maloney** as *Mother 1 Captain*
- **Vanessa Cristina** as *Reporter*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed The Last Dinosaur?
It was co‑directed by Alexander Grasshoff and Tsugunobu Kotani, who was credited as Tom Kotani.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The cast includes Richard Boone, Joan Van Arková, Steven Keats, Luther Rackley, and Masumi Sekiya.

### Q: What genre does the movie belong to?
It is an adventure and science‑fiction tokusatsu TV movie.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 46 minutes.

### Q: Was it released in theaters?
It was released as a TV movie in the United States in 1977.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Last Dinosaur — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/71692)
- [The Last Dinosaur - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Dinosaur)
- [The Last Dinosaur (1977)](https://www.sms.cz/film/the-last-dinosaur-1977)

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