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The Neanderthal Man

1953-06-19 · 78 min · ★ 4.3

Horror · Science Fiction

A scientist develops a formula which will cause animals to regress to the form of their primitive ancestors, and tries it on himself with disastrous results.

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Directors
E.A. Dupont
Production companies
Global Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert ShayneRobert ShayneProf. Clifford Groves
Richard CraneRichard CraneDr. Ross Harkness
Joyce TerryJan Groves
Doris MerrickDoris MerrickRuth Marshall
Robert LongGame Warden George Oakes
Tandra QuinnTandra QuinnCelia
Beverly GarlandBeverly GarlandNola Mason, bar waitress
Dick RichDick RichSheriff Andy Andrews
Lee MorganCharlie Webb, bar owner
Frank GerstleFrank GerstleMr. Wheeler, hunter
Robert EastonRobert EastonDanny, a townsman
Eric ColmarBuck Hastings, a townsman
Robert BrayRobert BrayJim Newcomb, a townsman
Anthony JochimAnthony JochimSkeptical Naturalist
Marshall BradfordMarshall BradfordNaturalists' Conference Chairman
William FawcettWilliam FawcettDr. Fairchild
Tom MonroeThickset Townsman at Webb's Cafe
Ann StauntonState Trooper Dispatcher

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