Creature with the Atom Brain
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Synopsis
Murders, with victims dying from spines broken by brute strength, erupt in the city and the killers, when encountered, walk away unharmed by police bullets which strike them. A police doctor's investigation of the deaths leads to the discovery of an army of dead criminal musclemen restored to life, remotely controlled by a vengeful former crime boss and a former Nazi scientist, from the latter's laboratory hidden in the suburbs.
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Creature with the Atom Brain (1955) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-26
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Richard Denning
Dr. Chet Walker
S. John Launer
Capt. Dave Harris
Michael Granger
Frank Buchanan
Gregory Gaye
Dr. Wilhelm Steigg
Angela Stevens
Joyce Walker
Linda Bennett
Penny Walker
Charles Evans
Chief Camden
Tristram Coffin
Dist. Atty. MacGraw
Pierre Watkin
Mayor Bremer
Harry Lauter
Reporter #1
Larry J. Blake
Reporter #2
Paul Hoffman
Tom Dunn (uncredited)
Nelson Leigh
Dr. Kenneth C. Norton (uncredited)
Edward Coch
Jason Franchot (uncredited)
Lane Chandler
Gen. Saunders (uncredited)
Don C. Harvey
Lester Banning (uncredited)
Richard H. Cutting
Dick Cutting, Radio Broadcaster (uncredited)
Paul Bradley
Gambling Casino Employee (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Curt Siodmak
- Original Title
- Creature with the Atom Brain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Clover Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Curt Siodmak
Fred Jackman Jr.
Aaron Stell
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Fred Jackman Jr.
Director of Photography
Aaron Stell
Editor
Curt Siodmak
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Creature with the Atom Brain
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What is Creature with the Atom Brain about?
Murders, with victims dying from spines broken by brute strength, erupt in the city and the killers, when encountered, walk away unharmed by police bullets which strike them. A police doctor's investigation of the deaths leads to the discovery of an army of dead criminal musclemen restored to life, remotely controlled by a vengeful former crime boss and a former Nazi scientist, from the latter's laboratory hidden in the suburbs.
Who directed Creature with the Atom Brain?
Creature with the Atom Brain was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in Creature with the Atom Brain?
The principal cast of Creature with the Atom Brain includes Richard Denning, S. John Launer, Michael Granger, Gregory Gaye, Angela Stevens.
When was Creature with the Atom Brain released and how long is it?
Creature with the Atom Brain was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Creature with the Atom Brain?
Creature with the Atom Brain holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).