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The Bees

  • 19781978
  • PGPG
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
1.2K
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The Bees (1978)
When South America killer bees, corporately smuggled into the United States, mutates into intelligent insects and attacks helpless people, young scientist work desperately to end the threat as the menace swarms in on the city areas.
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  • Horror
  • Sci-Fi
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When South America killer bees, corporately smuggled into the United States, mutates into intelligent insects and attacks helpless people, young scientist work desperately to end the threat ... Read allWhen South America killer bees, corporately smuggled into the United States, mutates into intelligent insects and attacks helpless people, young scientist work desperately to end the threat as the menace swarms in on the city areas.When South America killer bees, corporately smuggled into the United States, mutates into intelligent insects and attacks helpless people, young scientist work desperately to end the threat as the menace swarms in on the city areas.
IMDb RATING
3.9/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Alfredo Zacarías
  • Writers
    • Alfredo Zacarías(original story)
    • Jack Hill(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • John Saxon
    • Angel Tompkins
    • John Carradine
Top credits
  • Director
    • Alfredo Zacarías
  • Writers
    • Alfredo Zacarías(original story)
    • Jack Hill(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • John Saxon
    • Angel Tompkins
    • John Carradine
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 22User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    John Saxon in The Bees (1978)
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    John Saxon and Angel Tompkins in The Bees (1978)
    John Saxon and Angel Tompkins in The Bees (1978)
    John Saxon and Angel Tompkins in The Bees (1978)
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    The Bees (1978)
    John Carradine in The Bees (1978)
    John Saxon and Angel Tompkins in The Bees (1978)
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    John Saxon and Angel Tompkins in The Bees (1978)

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    John Saxon
    John Saxon
    • John Normanas John Norman
    Angel Tompkins
    Angel Tompkins
    • Sandra Milleras Sandra Miller
    John Carradine
    John Carradine
    • Dr. Sigmund Hummelas Dr. Sigmund Hummel
    Claudio Brook
    Claudio Brook
    • Dr. Franklin Milleras Dr. Franklin Miller
    Alicia Encinas
    • Alicia Encinasas Alicia Encinas
    Julio César Imbert
    • Julioas Julio
    • (as Julio Cesar)
    Armando Martín
    • Arthuras Arthur
    • (as Armand Martin)
    José Chávez
    • Fatheras Father
    • (as Jose Chavez Trowe)
    George Belanger
    • Undersecretary Brennanas Undersecretary Brennan
    • (as George Bellanger)
    Delroy White
    • Winkleras Winkler
    • (as Deloy White)
    Roger Cudney
    Roger Cudney
    • Blankeleyas Blankeley
    Julia Yallop
    • Modelas Model
    Chad Hastings
    • Grayas Gray
    Elizabeth Wallace
    • Secretaryas Secretary
    Al Jones
    • Mugger 1as Mugger 1
    Gray Johnson
    • Mugger 2as Mugger 2
    Whitey Hughes
    Whitey Hughes
    • Gentleman at Parkas Gentleman at Park
    David Silberkleit
    • Boy at Parkas Boy at Park
    • Director
      • Alfredo Zacarías
    • Writers
      • Alfredo Zacarías(original story)
      • Jack Hill(uncredited)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Every scene in the film had to be shot twice in both English and Spanish in order to ensure that the dubbing in either language would match perfectly.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Sigmund Hummel: [Sandy blows a kiss to the camera watching her; Dr. Norman blows one back] That kiss was for me, not you - after all, she's MY niece.

      John Norman: That's adding incest to injury...

    • Connections
      Edited from Reptilicus (1961)

    User reviews22

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    A Honey of a Turkey!
    If you would like to laugh at a truly silly, truly original, truly awful film, then this is the movie for you. I won't lie to you- it's terrible! If you're looking for an evening of suspense and drama go rent JAWS. If you're looking to see a Mexican farmer stung to death by several hundred special-effect bees while shouting for his honey, THE BEES is for you.

    It stars the King of the B's himself, John Saxon, as some sort of scientist bee expert. Or something. He and a nearly-attractive blonde try to warn the world about the over-breeding of the killer bee, and the inevitable disasters to come. But those greedy fat cats have only one thing on their minds: Honey. I swear to you I laughed so hard while watching this movie that I choked. If you like B movies, you will love THE BEES!
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    • Bolesroor
    • Jun 11, 2003

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    • Release date
      • November 24, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Mexico
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Operation Todesstachel
    • Filming locations
      • Churubusco Studios, Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
    • Production companies
      • Estudios Churubusco Azteca S.A.
      • Panorama Films
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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