The Beast of Yucca Flats(1961)
Commies made him an atomic mutant!
The Beast of Yucca Flats Synopsis
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.
The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Coleman Francis, released on June 2, 1961 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Tor Johnson, Douglas Mellor, Barbara Francis and Bing Stafford. Viewers rate it 2.3 out of 10 across 99 ratings.
- Director:
- Coleman Francis
- Writers:
- Coleman Francis
- Producers:
- Anthony Cardoza, Coleman Francis
- Cinematographer:
- John Cagle
- Production:
- Cinema Associates (III), Cardoza-Francis Productions
- Budget:
- $34,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Beast of Yucca Flats Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tor Johnson
as Joseph Javorsky
- Douglas Mellor
Douglas Mellor
as Hank Radcliffe
- Barbara Francis
Barbara Francis
as Lois Radckiffe
- Bing Stafford
Bing Stafford
as Patrolman Jim Archer
Larry Aten
as Patrolman Joe Dobson
- Alan Francis
Alan Francis
as Mike, also called Art, Radcliffe
- Ronald Francis
Ronald Francis
as Randy Radcliffe
Coleman Francis
as Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer
- Anthony Cardoza
Anthony Cardoza
as KGB Driver / Fat Man in Rescue Plane
- John Morrison
John Morrison
as KGB Agent with Mustache
- Jim Miles
Jim Miles
as Javorsky's Aide
- Jim Oliphant
Jim Oliphant
as The Stranded Motorist
Key crew
Directed by Coleman Francis, written by Coleman Francis, produced by Anthony Cardoza and Coleman Francis.
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The Beast of Yucca Flats Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 2.3/10 from 99 ratings.
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The Beast of Yucca Flats – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beast of Yucca Flats online?
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The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961) is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, IndieFlix and Midnight Pulp, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Beast of Yucca Flats?
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The main cast of The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961) includes Tor Johnson, Douglas Mellor, Barbara Francis, Bing Stafford and Larry Aten. The film was directed by Coleman Francis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beast of Yucca Flats released?
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The Beast of Yucca Flats was released on June 2, 1961 and runs for 54m.
Is The Beast of Yucca Flats worth watching?
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The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961) holds an average rating of 2.3 out of 10 from 99 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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