The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961) Horror Sci-Fi
The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.36/10
IMDB: ☆ 1.9/10
The Beast of Yucca Flats Plot Synopsis:
A defecting Russian scientist is transformed by an atomic test into a hulking monster (Tor Johnson, of course). Not much else except some people are killed, boys get lost, and a rabbit sniffs Tor's corpse. This film was used for Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A defecting Russian scientist is transformed by an atomic test into a hulking monster, Tor Johnson, of course. Not much else except some people are killed, boys get lost, and a rabbit sniffs Tor"s corpse. (This film was used for Mystery Science Theater 3000.)
Tagline: Commies made him an atomic mutant!
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The Beast of Yucca Flats Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1961 (more 1961 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Beast of Yucca Flats Release Dates In Theaters: May 02, 1961
Writers: Coleman Francis
Producers: Larry Aten, Anthony Cardoza, Coleman Francis, Roland Morin, Jim Oliphant, Bing Stafford
Editors: Coleman Francis, Anthony Cardoza, Austin McKinney, Lee Strosnider
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The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Beast of Yucca Flats Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Mellor | ... | Hank Radcliffe |
| Barbara Francis | ... | Lois Radcliffe |
| Bing Stafford | ... | Jim Archer |
| Larry Aten | ... | Joe Dobson |
| Linda Bielema | ... | Wife on Vacation |
| Ronald Francis | ... | Randy Radcliffe |
| Alan Francis | ... | Art Radcliffe |
| Anthony Cardoza | ... | KGB Driver / Helpful Neighbor (as Tony Cardoza) |
| Bob Labansat | ... | Javorsky''s Bodyguard |
| Jim Oliphant | ... | Husband on Vacation |
| John Morrison | ... | KGB Passenger |
| Eric Tomlin | ... | Driver Run Off Road |
| Jim Miles | ... | Javorsky''s Driver |
| George Prince | ... | Man Who Reports Murder (as George Principe) |
| Conrad Brooks | ... | Man at Airfield |
| Graham Stafford | ... | News Boy |
| Tor Johnson | ... | Joseph Javorsky / The Beast |
| Coleman Francis | ... | Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Man Buying Newspaper (uncredited) |
| Marcia Knight | ... | Jim''s Woman (uncredited) |
| Joseph Luis Rubin | ... | Police Officer (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Douglas Mellor, as Hank Radcliffe, passed away at age 75 in Milwaukee, Wiscons.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Douglas Melour - Barbara Francis – Lois Radcliffe
- Bing Stafford – Jim Archer
- Larry Aten – Joe Dobson
- Linda Bielema – Wife on Vacation
- Ronald Francis – Randy Radcliffe
- Alan Francis – Art Radcliffe
- Anthony Cardoza, as KGB Driver / Helpful Neighbor (as Tony Cardoza), passed away at age 85 in California, USA.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Tony Cardoza Jr. | Tony Cardoza - Bob Labansat – Javorsky''s Bodyguard
- Jim Oliphant – Husband on Vacation
- John Morrison – KGB Passenger
- Eric Tomlin – Driver Run Off Road
- Jim Miles – Javorsky''s Driver
- George Prince – Man Who Reports Murder (as George Principe)
- Conrad Brooks, as Man at Airfield, passed away at age 86 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5½" (1.66 m)
Also known as: Connie Brooks | Conrad | Edward W. Hopf Jr.
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