The Gamma People
“Gamma-Ray Creatures Loose!”
Synopsis
An American reporter smells a story when he is stranded in an Iron Curtain country where the local dictator is using gamma rays to transform children into mutated henchmen.
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Top Cast
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Paul Douglas
Mike Wilson
Eva Bartok
Paula Wendt
Leslie Phillips
Howard Meade
Walter Rilla
Boronski
Philip Leaver
Koerner
Martin Miller
Lochner
Jocelyn Lane
Anna
Rosalie Crutchley
Frau Bikstein
Pauline Drewett
Hedda Lochner
Michael Caridia
Hugo Wendt
Olaf Pooley
Bikstein
Leonard Sachs
Telegraph Clerk
Paul Hardtmuth
Hans
Cyril Chamberlain
Graf
St. John Stuart
Goon
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Gilling
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gilling, John W. Gossage
- Original Score
- George Melachrino
- Original Title
- The Gamma People
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Warwick Film Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gilling
John Gilling, John W. Gossage
George Melachrino
Ted Moore
Jack Slade
John W. Gossage, Albert R. Broccoli
Department Leadership Roster
John Gilling
Director
John Gilling
Screenplay
John W. Gossage
Screenplay
John W. Gossage
Producer
Ted Moore
Director of Photography
George Melachrino
Original Music Composer
Jack Slade
Editor
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 The Gamma People
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What is The Gamma People about?
An American reporter smells a story when he is stranded in an Iron Curtain country where the local dictator is using gamma rays to transform children into mutated henchmen.
Who directed The Gamma People?
The Gamma People was directed by John Gilling.
Who stars in The Gamma People?
The principal cast of The Gamma People includes Paul Douglas, Eva Bartok, Leslie Phillips, Walter Rilla, Philip Leaver.
When was The Gamma People released and how long is it?
The Gamma People was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gamma People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gamma People was composed by George Melachrino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gamma People?
The Gamma People holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).