The Deadly Bees (1967)
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Noted British horror director Freddie Francis and author Robert Bloch, who wrote Psycho, combined their talents for this tale of terror. Pop singer Vicki Robbins (Suzanna Leigh) collapses from exhaustion and takes a vacation on a small resort island. She soon meets Mr. Hargrove (Guy Doleman), a difficult man with a failing marriage who owns the resort and keeps bees as a hobby. Charming Manfred (Frank Finlay), who also lives on the island, keeps bees as well, and he soon strikes up a friendship with Vicki. However, when first a dog and then Hargrove's wife are killed by bee stings, Vicki discovers that someone on the island is breeding a strain of killer bees, and she has to find out who is responsible and what can be done before they kill again. Keep an eye peeled for a short appearance by the British beat combo The Birds, whose guitarist, Ron Wood, would later become a star playing with The Faces (featuring Rod Stewart) and The Rolling Stones. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 84 mins
Complete Cast:
- Suzanna Leigh - Vicki Robbins
- Guy Doleman - Hargrove
- John Harvey - Thompson
- Anthony Bailey - Compere
- James Cossins - Coroner
- Katy Wild - Doris Hawkins
- Maurice Good - Vicky's Agent
- Frank Finlay - Manfred
- Catherine Finn - Mrs. Hargrove
- Michael Ripper - Hawkins
- Tim Barrett - Harcourt
- Frank Forsyth - Doctor
- Michael Gwynn - Dr. Lang
- Alister Williamson - Inspector
- Director(s):
- Freddie Francis
- Writer(s):
- Robert Bloch, Anthony Marriott
- Producer(s):
- Milton Subotsky, Max Rosenberg
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