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The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961)

Movie ★ 2.3 54 min

Horror Science Fiction

A refugee Soviet scientist arrives at a desert airport carrying secret documents, but is attacked by a pair of KGB assassins and escapes into the desert, where he comes in range of an American nuclear test and is transformed into a mindless killing beast.

Coleman Francis Director Coleman Francis Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 2, 1961
Runtime
54 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$34,000
IMDb
tt0054673
Language
Studio
Cinema Associates (III), Cardoza-Francis Productions

Themes

Cast

Tor Johnson Tor Johnson Joseph Javorsky Douglas Mellor Hank Radcliffe Barbara Francis Lois Radckiffe Bing Stafford Patrolman Jim Archer Larry Aten Larry Aten Patrolman Joe Dobson Alan Francis Mike, also called Art, Radcliffe Ronald Francis Randy Radcliffe Coleman Francis Coleman Francis Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer Anthony Cardoza KGB Driver / Fat Man in Rescue Plane John Morrison KGB Agent with Mustache Jim Miles Javorsky's Aide Jim Oliphant The Stranded Motorist Linda Bielema The Stranded Motorist's Wife George Principe The Passing Motorist Marcia Knight Jim's Woman (uncredited) Graham Stafford Newsboy Eric Tomlin Car Chase Witness Bob Labansat FBI Agent needing to reload

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Beast of Yucca Flats about?
A refugee Soviet scientist arrives at a desert airport carrying secret documents, but is attacked by a pair of KGB assassins and escapes into the desert, where he comes in range of an American nuclear test and is transformed into a mindless killing beast.
Who directed The Beast of Yucca Flats?
The Beast of Yucca Flats was directed by Coleman Francis.
Who stars in The Beast of Yucca Flats?
The Beast of Yucca Flats stars Tor Johnson, Douglas Mellor, Barbara Francis, Bing Stafford.
When was The Beast of Yucca Flats released?
The Beast of Yucca Flats is a 1961 horror, science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Beast of Yucca Flats?
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