Beginning of the End (1957)
Horror
Science Fiction
An attractive reporter investigating the mysterious destruction of an Illinois town stumbles upon a secret government laboratory conducting radiation experiments on vegetables. The lead scientist is eager to help find out what happened. Together they discover that giant grasshoppers are behind the devastation. Worse yet, thousands of them are headed toward Chicago! Can they be stopped... or is this the BEGINNING OF THE END?
Cast
Dr. Ed Wainwright
Audrey Aimes
William's Date
Frank, grainary platoon soldier
Gen. Short
Editor Norman Taggart
William Summerfield, teen boy
Lieutenant
Dave
Observation Post #3 Soldier
Observation Post #1 Soldier
Observation Post #2 Soldier
Gen. John Hanson
Chuck, granary platoon soldier
Bomber Pilot
TV Announcer (uncredited)
Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
Soldier (uncredited)
Red Cross Representative
Army Sentry (uncredited)
Helicopter Pilot (voice)
Police Lt. MacKenzie (uncredited)
Police Dispatcher KLP646
Frank Johnson
Roadblock Sentry Confiscating Camera
Agricultural Agent
Man with Red Cross Representative [extra]
Col. Hill [bit]
Headquarters Sergeant
Col. Tom Sturgeon
Cpl. Mathias
Capt. James Barton
Maj. Everett
State Police Car 254 Officer
Roadblock Sergeant
Crew
Director
Screenplay
Screenplay
Producer
Special Effects
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Editor
Art Direction
Makeup Artist
Music Director
Sound Effects
Sound Effects
Assistant Director
Set Decoration
Sound Mixer
Music Editor
Key Grip
Property Master
Special Effects Assistant
Second Assistant Director
Electrician