The Nasty Rabbit (1964)

Russian spies secretly infect rabbits with a deadly bacteria, then let them loose in the U.S.

Director:

James Landis

Writers:

Jim Critchfield, Arch Hall Sr.

Stars:

Michael Terr, Arch Hall Jr., Liz Renay

Cast

Cast overview:
Michael Terr	...	Mischa Lowzoff (as Mischa Terr)
Arch Hall Jr.	...	Britt Hunter
Liz Renay	...	Cecelia Solomon (as Melissa Morgan)
Arch Hall Sr.	...	Marshall Malout / Malcolm McKinley (as William Watters)
Hal Bizzy	...	Heinrich Krueger
Jack Little	...	Maxwell Stoppie
Ray Vegas	...	Pancho Gonzales
John Akana	...	Col. Kobayaski
Sharon Ryker	...	Jackie Gavin
Hal Bokar	...	Gavin

Storyline

Russian spies secretly infect rabbits with a deadly bacteria, then let them loose in the U.S.

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Plot Keywords:

spy | rabbit | reference to john wayne | counter espionage | espionage | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

December 1964 (USA)

Also Known As:

Spies-a-Go-Go

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rushmore Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Rabbit: I wonder if John Wayne had to go through this to get his start.

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Soundtracks

"Jackie"
Written by Lolly Vegas and Pat Vegas

User Reviews

Bacteria isn't the only deadly thing here

Ouch, this was one of the most trying Fairway International experiences that I've had to endure. The movie never seemed to flow and I found a lot of reasons to hit the pause button to get a sandwich, read a book, vacuum, go for a quick run...

Why didn't it work? It was as if the weak storyline (thanks a lot William Waters!), a full color production, dude ranch, espionage, and a furry hare were put together in a blender and out came Nasty Rabbit. Much of the humor is forced and there's not even any unintentional humor to be found. There were too many scenes with the secondary characters who carry the film the way a 16 ton weight floats in the ocean (it doesn't). Add stereotypical caricatures including a Mexican bandito garbed in south of the border attire plus sombrero, a Japanese spy in WWII uniform, a German with the worst imitation of Colonel Clink...EVER. Throw in a Russian commander with the worst Russian accent ever attempted (thanks a heap Nicholas Merriwether) and you'll find yourself doing crossword puzzles or making crocheted doilies.

Perhaps if Nasty Rabbit focused more on Britt (Arch Hall Jr) and Jackie (Sharon Ryker), it would have been an improvement. I know I know, I'm asking for more Arch Hall Jr. Trust me, I've seen Eegah and I still think Cabbage Patch Elvis should've gotten more screen time here. More Arch Hall Jr songs (only one is played in the film) would've livened things up. I can't believe I said that, but this is the truth...and I've seen Wild Guitar and the Choppers. And bring back more Richard Kiel! He berates a pint sized calf rustler and then vanishes into film obscurity. Oh, and the Benny Hill chase scenes towards the end caused me spasmic terror to no end.

Still, the bunny credits signs were unique.