Beginning of the End (1957) Horror Sci-Fi
Beginning of the End (1957) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Jun 28, 1957 (US) | Genres Horror, Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 16m
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.30/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.0/10
Beginning of the End Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Audrey Ames, an enterprising journalist, tries to get the scoop on giant grasshoppers accidentally created at the Illinois State experimental farm. She endeavors to save Chicago, despite a military cover-up.
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Beginning of the End Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1957 (more 1957 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 76 minutes / Sub-Genres: Monsters
Directors: Bert I. Gordon
Stars: Peter Graves, Peggie Castle, Morris Ankrum, Than Wyenn, Thomas Browne Henry … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Jun 28, 1957Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Beginning of the End Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 28, 1957
Writers: Fred Freiberger, Lester Gorn
Producers: Bert I. Gordon
Musicians: Albert Glasser
Cinematographers: Jack A. Marta
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Beginning of the End (1957) Cast (Click to Expand)
Beginning of the End Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Graves | ... | Dr. Ed Wainwright |
| Peggie Castle | ... | Audrey Aimes |
| Morris Ankrum | ... | Gen. John Hanson |
| Than Wyenn | ... | Frank Johnson |
| Thomas Browne Henry | ... | Col. Tom Sturgeon (as Thomas B. Henry) |
| Richard Benedict | ... | Cpl. Mathias |
| James Seay | ... | Capt. James Barton |
| John Close | ... | Maj. Everett |
| Don C. Harvey | ... | Illinois Highway Patrolman |
| Larry J. Blake | ... | Illinois Highway Patrolman |
| Eilene Janssen | ... | Teenage Girl in Car |
| Hylton Socher | ... | Frank - Soldier |
| Frank Wilcox | ... | Gen. John T. Short |
| Douglas Evans | ... | Norman Taggart - News Editor |
| Paul Grant | ... | Teenage Boy in Car |
| Richard Emory | ... | Lieutenant |
| Hank Patterson | ... | Dave |
| Steve Warren | ... | Soldier at Observation Post #3 |
| Frank Connor | ... | Soldier at Observation Post #1 |
| Don Eitner | ... | Soldier at Observation Post #2 |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Peter Graves, as Dr. Ed Wainwright, passed away at age 83 in Pacific Palisades, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Peggie Castle – Audrey Aimes
- Morris Ankrum, as Gen. John Hanson, passed away at age 67 in Pasadena, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Morrie Ankrum | Morri Ankrum | Stephen Morris - Than Wyenn, as Frank Johnson, passed away at age 95 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Thann Wyenn - Thomas Browne Henry, as Col. Tom Sturgeon (as Thomas B. Henry), passed away at age 72 in La Mesa, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Thomas B | Thomas B. Browne | Tom Henry Browne | Thomas B. Henry | Thomas Henry | Tom B. Henry | Tom Browne Henry | Tom Brown Henry | Tom Henry - Richard Benedict, as Cpl. Mathias, passed away at age 64 in Studio City, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Riccardo Benedetto | Dick Benedict | Gerry Edwards - James Seay, as Capt. James Barton, passed away at age 78 in Capistrano Beach, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: James Lawry | Michael Rand | Jimmy Seay | Jim Seay - John Close, as Maj. Everett, passed away at age 42 in Palm Spr.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: John V. Close | Johnny Close - Don C. Harvey, as Illinois Highway Patrolman, passed away at age 51 in Studio City, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius
Also known as: Don G. Harvey | Donald Harvey | Don Harvey - Larry J. Blake, as Illinois Highway Patrolman, passed away at age 68 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Larry Blake | Joseph Vieira - Eilene Janssen – Teenage Girl in Car
- Hylton Socher – Frank - Soldier
- Frank Wilcox, as Gen. John T. Short, passed away at age 66 in Granada Hills, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Frank R. Wilcox - Douglas Evans, as Norman Taggart - News Editor, passed away at age 64 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Doug Evans - Paul Grant – Teenage Boy in Car
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