Movie

Beginning of the End

“New thrills! New shocks! New terror!”

★ 4.0(41)19571h 13m

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Good to know

Director: Bert I. Gordon
Release date: 1957-06-28
Runtime: 1h 13m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: AB-PT Pictures Corp.

Beginning of the End — trailer

About Beginning of the End

Beginning of the End is a 1957 movie in the Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by Bert I. Gordon, starring Peter Graves, Peggie Castle and Morris Ankrum. It has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.0/10 from 41 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Beginning of the End in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Peter Graves

Dr. Ed Wainwright

Peggie Castle

Audrey Aimes

Morris Ankrum

Gen. John Hanson

Than Wyenn

Frank Johnson

Thomas Browne Henry

Col. Tom Sturgeon

Richard Benedict

Cpl. Mathias

James Seay

Capt. James Barton

John Close

Maj. Everett

Don C. Harvey

State Police Car 254 Officer

Larry J. Blake

Roadblock Sergeant

Eilene Janssen

William's Date

Hylton Socher

Frank, grainary platoon soldier

Themes & keywords

chicago, illinoisradiationdeaf-muteevacuationgiant insectwoman reportermilitarylocustscientist herohigh frequency soundgrasshopper

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beginning of the End in Portugal?+

Beginning of the End is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Portugal. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Beginning of the End on Netflix?+

Beginning of the End is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is Beginning of the End?+

Beginning of the End has a runtime of 1 hour 13 minutes (73 minutes).

Who stars in Beginning of the End?+

Beginning of the End stars Peter Graves, Peggie Castle, Morris Ankrum, Than Wyenn and Thomas Browne Henry.

When did Beginning of the End come out?+

Beginning of the End is a 1957 movie directed by Bert I. Gordon.

What genre is Beginning of the End?+

Beginning of the End is Horror and Science Fiction film.

Who directed Beginning of the End?+

Beginning of the End was directed by Bert I. Gordon.