The Deadly Bees
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Synopsis
Pop singer Vicki Robbins collapses from exhaustion while shooting ta music video; her physician prescribes a respite on Seagull Island with beekeeper Ralph Hargrove. Initially finding the Hargroves' bitter marital strife oddly relaxing, the arrival of specially-bred attack bees pushes Vicki to her survival instinct.
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The Deadly Bees (1966) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-09
Top Cast
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Suzanna Leigh
Vicki Robbins
Frank Finlay
H.W. Manfred
Guy Doleman
Ralph Hargrove
Catherine Finn
Mary Hargrove
John Harvey
Thompson
Michael Ripper
David Hawkins
Anthony Bailey
Compere
Tim Barrett
Harcourt
James Cossins
Coroner
Frank Forsyth
Doctor
Katy Wild
Doris
Greta Farrer
Sister
Gina Gianelli
Secretary
Michael Gwynn
Doctor Lang
Alistair Williamson
Inspector
Ronnie Wood
Member of the Byrds
Maurice Good
Agent
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Bloch, Anthony Marriott
- Original Score
- Wilfred Josephs
- Original Title
- The Deadly Bees
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Amicus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Freddie Francis
Robert Bloch, Anthony Marriott, H.F. Heard
Wilfred Josephs
John Wilcox
Oswald Hafenrichter
Milton Subotsky, Max Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Bloch
Screenplay
Freddie Francis
Director
Milton Subotsky
Producer
Max Rosenberg
Producer
John Wilcox
Director of Photography
Wilfred Josephs
Original Music Composer
Oswald Hafenrichter
Editor
Anthony Marriott
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deadly Bees
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What is The Deadly Bees about?
Pop singer Vicki Robbins collapses from exhaustion while shooting ta music video; her physician prescribes a respite on Seagull Island with beekeeper Ralph Hargrove. Initially finding the Hargroves' bitter marital strife oddly relaxing, the arrival of specially-bred attack bees pushes Vicki to her survival instinct.
Who directed The Deadly Bees?
The Deadly Bees was directed by Freddie Francis.
Who stars in The Deadly Bees?
The principal cast of The Deadly Bees includes Suzanna Leigh, Frank Finlay, Guy Doleman, Catherine Finn, John Harvey.
When was The Deadly Bees released and how long is it?
The Deadly Bees was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Deadly Bees?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deadly Bees was composed by Wilfred Josephs.
Is The Deadly Bees based on a book or true story?
The Deadly Bees is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H.F. Heard".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Deadly Bees?
The Deadly Bees holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).