Laserblast (1978) Horror Sci-Fi
Laserblast (1978) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.81/10
IMDB: ☆ 2.9/10
Laserblast Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Alien creatures kill a mutated alien creature in the California desert. Its remains, and the high-tech laser gun and power source accidentally left behind, are found by an ostracized teenager. However, the power source causes the teenager to mutate too, and he goes on a murderous rampage.
Tagline: Billy was a kid who got pushed around... Then he found the power
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Laserblast Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1978 (more 1978 movies)
Production Co.: Irwin Yablans Company
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Laserblast Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 01, 1978, Blu-ray CE: Aug 14, 2018, DVD: Jul 20, 1999
Writers: Franne Schacht, Frank Ray Perilli
Producers: Charles Band, J. Larry Carroll, Irwin Yablans
Musicians: Richard Band, Joel Goldsmith
Cinematographers: Terry Bowen
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Laserblast (1978) Cast (Click to Expand)
Laserblast Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Milford | ... | Billy Duncan |
| Cheryl Smith | ... | Kathy Farley |
| Gianni Russo | ... | Tony Craig |
| Ron Masak | ... | Sheriff |
| Dennis Burkley | ... | Deputy Pete Ungar |
| Barry Cutler | ... | Deputy Jesse Jeep |
| Mike Bobenko | ... | Chuck Boran |
| Eddie Deezen | ... | Froggy |
| Keenan Wynn | ... | Colonel Farley |
| Roddy McDowall | ... | Doctor Mellon (as Roddy McDowell) |
| Rick Walters | ... | Mike London |
| Simmy Bow | ... | Gas Station Attendant |
| Joanna Lipari | ... | Franny Walton |
| Wendy Wernli | ... | Carolyn Spicer |
| Michael Barrere | ... | Hip Kid (as Michael Bryar) |
| Melinda Wunderlich | ... | Girl on Bench |
| Franne Schacht | ... | Sheriff''s Secretary |
| Eric Jenkins | ... | Pilot |
| Janet Dey | ... | Eleanor Duncan |
| Steve Neill | ... | First Humanoid Alien (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Kim Milford, as Billy Duncan, passed away at age 37 in Chicago, Ill.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Richard Kim Milford - Cheryl Smith, as Kathy Farley, passed away at age 47 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Cheryl Rainbeaux | Cheryl RX Smith | Cheryl Rainbeaux Smith | Rainbeaux Smith - Gianni Russo (b. December 12, 1943) – Tony Craig
Sign: Sagittarius - Ron Masak – Sheriff
- Dennis Burkley – Deputy Pete Ungar
- Barry Cutler – Deputy Jesse Jeep
- Mike Bobenko – Chuck Boran
- Eddie Deezen (b. March 6, 1957) – Froggy
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Eddie Deezan | Ed Deezen - Keenan Wynn, as Colonel Farley, passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Roddy McDowall, as Doctor Mellon (as Roddy McDowell), passed away at age 70 in Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Roddy Mc Dowall | Roddy MacDowall | Roddy McDowell | Rody McDowell - Rick Walters – Mike London
- Simmy Bow, as Gas Station Attendant, passed away at age 66 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Simey Bow | Simi Bow - Joanna Lipari (b. October 9, 1949) – Franny Walton
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m) - Wendy Wernli – Carolyn Spicer
- Michael Barrere – Hip Kid (as Michael Bryar)
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