Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
![]() |
Lane Carroll | ... | Judy |
Will MacMillan | ... | David (as W.G. McMillan) | |
![]() |
Harold Wayne Jones | ... | Clank |
Lloyd Hollar | ... | Col. Peckem | |
Lynn Lowry | ... | Kathy | |
![]() |
Richard Liberty | ... | Artie |
Richard France | ... | Dr. Watts | |
Harry Spillman | ... | Maj. Ryder | |
Will Disney | ... | Dr. Brookmyre | |
![]() |
Edith Bell | ... | Lab. Technician |
![]() |
Bill Thunhurst | ... | Brubaker (as W.L. Thunhurst Jr.) |
![]() |
Leland Starnes | ... | Shelby |
A.C. McDonald | ... | Gen. Bowen (as A.C. MacDonald) | |
![]() |
Robert J. McCully | ... | Hawks |
![]() |
Robert Karlowsky | ... | Sheriff Cooper |
A biological weapon gone awry is only the start of problems in the little town of Evan's City, Pennsylvania. Bouts of insanity in the populace are leading to murder and rioting, until the US Army turns up - and things really start going to hell. Written by David Carroll <davidc@atom.ansto.gov.au>
In Evans City, a plane crashes on the hill releasing for six days in the water the bacteriological weapon Trixie that affects only human beings. The army under the command of Colonel Peckemseals (Lloyd Hollar) seals off the town to contain the virus and there is no antidote for the victims that are doomed to die or become incurably mad. The pregnant nurse Judy (Lane Carroll), her husband David (W.G. McMillan), their friend Clank (Harold Wayne Jones), their new acquaintance Artie (Richard Liberty) and his daughter Kathy (Lynn Lowry) tries to cross the border of the town, but the escapees are hunted by the army. Meanwhile, the scientist Dr. Ralston Watts (Richard France) researches blood samples trying to find the cure for the disease.
"The Crazies" is a tale of paranoia and madness in a period when the world was afraid of a bacteriological war. The plot is based on a total stupidity from the authorities that send the army to contain the virus in a small town but does not provide any explanation to the population, invading real estates and breaking in homes. The lead scientist is another stupid character. Surprisingly this year it was released a remake of this average film. Last time I saw this film was on 04 July 2000. My vote is six.
Title (Brazil): "O Exército do Extermínio" ("The Extermination Army")