The Fly
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Variety Staff
One strong factor of the picture is its unusual believability.
Dave Kehr
Slightly above average 50s science fiction (1958), enlivened by a nearly literate script by James Clavell.
Geoff Andrew
Clavell's script successfully treads a fine line between black comedy and po-faced seriousness.
Howard Thompson
One of the better, more restrained entries of the 'shock' school.
Critic reviews
Dave Kehr
Slightly above average 50s science fiction (1958), enlivened by a nearly literate script by James Clavell.
Geoff Andrew
Clavell's script successfully treads a fine line between black comedy and po-faced seriousness.
Cast and credits
Actors | Herbert Marshall, Patricia Owens, Vincent Price, Kathleen Freeman, David Hedison |
Director | Kurt Neumann |
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English
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Start within 30 days, finish within 48 hours.
Run time
93 minutes
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