Curse of the Fly
Piece by Piece...Atom by Atom...Humans Invisibly Teleported Through Time and Space!!!
1965 · 86 min · ★ 5.4 · Horror, Science Fiction
The son of the inventor of a matter-transporter, which turned him into a monster when he tried to transport himself along with a tiny housefly, continues to pursue his father's experiment, while his own two sons attempt to extricate him, themselves and the family name from further disaster and scandal.
Directed by Don Sharp · Written by Harry Spalding
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Brian Donlevy Henri Delambre -
George Baker Martin Delambre -
Carole Gray Patricia 'Pat' Stanley -
Yvette Rees Wan -
Burt Kwouk Tai -
Charles Carson Inspector Charas -
Rachel Kempson Madame Fournier -
Warren Stanhope Hotel Manager - M Michael Graham Albert Delambre
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Reed Hadley Ike -
Jeremy Wilkin Inspector Ronet -
Mary Manson Judith Delambre
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