Return of the Fly
“Out of the World of Atomic Mutation It Rises - With the Dread Curse of the Father Upon It!”
Synopsis
Fifteen years after his father's experiments with matter transmission fail, Philippe Delambre and his uncle François attempt to create a matter transmission device on their own. However, their experiments have disastrous results, turning Philippe into a horrible half-man, half-fly creature.
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Vincent Price
Francois Delambre
Brett Halsey
Philippe Delambre
John Sutton
Insp. Beecham
David Frankham
Ronald Holmes, alias Alan Hinds
Dan Seymour
Max Berthold
Danielle De Metz
Cecile Bonnard
Jack Daly
Granville (reporter)
Janine Grandel
Mme. Bonnard
Richard Flato
Sgt. Dubois
Gregg Martell
Cop
Barry Bernard
Lt. MacLish
Pat O'Hara
Insp. Evans
Francisco Villalobos
Priest
Joan Cotton
Nurse
Michael Mark
Gaston (watchman)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Bernds
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Bernds, George Langelaan
- Original Score
- Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- Return of the Fly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Associated Producers (API), 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Bernds
Edward Bernds, George Langelaan
Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell
Brydon Baker
Richard C. Meyer
Bernard Glasser
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Bernds
Writer
Edward Bernds
Director
Bernard Glasser
Producer
Bert Shefter
Original Music Composer
Richard C. Meyer
Editor
Brydon Baker
Director of Photography
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return of the Fly
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What is Return of the Fly about?
Fifteen years after his father's experiments with matter transmission fail, Philippe Delambre and his uncle François attempt to create a matter transmission device on their own. However, their experiments have disastrous results, turning Philippe into a horrible half-man, half-fly creature.
Who directed Return of the Fly?
Return of the Fly was directed by Edward Bernds.
Who stars in Return of the Fly?
The principal cast of Return of the Fly includes Vincent Price, Brett Halsey, John Sutton, David Frankham, Dan Seymour.
When was Return of the Fly released and how long is it?
Return of the Fly was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Return of the Fly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return of the Fly was composed by Bert Shefter, Paul Sawtell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Return of the Fly?
Return of the Fly holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).