The Gamma People (1956)
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Filmed in England, The Gamma People is a strange blend of "Prisoner of Zenda" type adventure, comic opera, cold war paranoia and science fiction. The film is set in Gudavia, a mythical European country ruled by scientists. These misguided intellectuals have been utilizing gamma rays to create a race of genius-level supermen, Instead, they wind up either with emotionless automatons or hulking, mindless brutes. American newsman Paul Douglas and British photographer Leslie Phillips, literally stumbling into this situation, attempt to save the day. Also battling the Gamma People is Eva Bartok, the sister of one of the human "experiments". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Paul Douglas, Eva Bartok, (more)
- Director(s):
- John Gilling
Synopsis of The Gamma People
Filmed in England, The Gamma People is a strange blend of "Prisoner of Zenda" type adventure, comic opera, cold war paranoia and science fiction. The film is set in Gudavia, a mythical European country ruled by scientists. These misguided intellectuals have been utilizing gamma rays to create a race of genius-level supermen, Instead, they wind up either with emotionless automatons or hulking, mindless brutes. American newsman Paul Douglas and British photographer Leslie Phillips, literally stumbling into this situation, attempt to save the day. Also battling the Gamma People is Eva Bartok, the sister of one of the human "experiments". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Gamma People
- Paul Douglas - Mike Wilson
- Leslie Phillips - Howard Meade
- Philip Leaver - Koerner
- Michael Caridia - Hugo
- Jackie Lane - Anna
- Rosalie Crutchley - Frau Bikstein
- Cyril Chamberlain - Graf
- Eva Bartok - Paula Wendt
- Walter Rilia - Boronski
- Martin Miller - Lochner
- Pauline Drewett - Hedda Lochner
- Olaf Pooley - Bikstein
- Leonard Sachs - Telegraph Clerk
- Paul Hardtmuth - Hans
- Director(s):
- John Gilling
- Writer(s):
- John Gilling, John Gossage
- Producer(s):
- John Gossage
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