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The Fly (1958)

UNRATED 94 min  -  Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller  -   1958 (Norway)
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A scientist has a horrific accident when he tries to use his newly invented teleportation device.

Director:

Kurt Neumann

Writers:

George Langelaan (story), James Clavell
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
David Hedison ...
Andre Delambre (as Al Hedison)
Patricia Owens Patricia Owens ...
Vincent Price ...
Herbert Marshall Herbert Marshall ...
Kathleen Freeman Kathleen Freeman ...
Emma
Betty Lou Gerson Betty Lou Gerson ...
Nurse Andersone
Charles Herbert Charles Herbert ...
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Storyline

This is the original version of a scientist experimenting with matter transference accidentally exchanging one arm and his head with that of a fly which was in the transfer chamber. Written by Craig Clarke <clarkec@topaz.cqu.edu.au>  

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Plot Keywords:

Fly | Scientist | Atom | Inspector | Teleportation  | See more »

Taglines:

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Genres:

Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | French

Release Date:

(Norway) See more »

Also Known As:

La mosca See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$700,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$3,000,000 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Part of the laboratory set was Emerac, the computer from Fox's production Desk Set. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Just before they go to the ballet, Andre and Helene share a kiss near the telephone in their home. At the beginning of the kiss, both of them had their heads tilted to the right. When the camera zoomed in, they were suddenly tilting their heads to the left. See more »

Quotes

Andre Delambre: Help me! Help meeee!
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Connections

Referenced in District 9 (2009) See more »