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Coleman Francis is a Actor, Director, Scriptwriter, Producer and Editor American born on 24 january 1919 at Oklahoma (USA)
Coleman C. Francis (January 24, 1919 – January 15, 1973) was an American actor, writer, producer, and director. He was best known for his film trilogy consisting of The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961), The Skydivers (1963), Red Zone Cuba (1966), all three of which were filmed in the general Santa Clarita, California area and used preoccupation with light aircraft and parachuting, coffee or cigarettes serving as a prop or a center of conversation, and a vigilante-style gunning down of suspects without a trial to conclude the film as frequent motifs.
All three films have gained notoriety as a result of their appearances on Mystery Science Theater 3000, and have been often criticized for their abysmal production values, repetitive plot devices, murky picture quality, and stilted acting. Some critics have characterized Francis' films among the all-time worst, even suggesting that he may surpass Ed Wood in terms of ineptitude.
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Birth name Coleman C. Francis
Nationality USA
Birth 24 january 1919 at Oklahoma (USA)
Death 15 january 1973 (at 53 years) at Hollywood (USA)
Nationality USA
Birth 24 january 1919 at Oklahoma (USA)
Death 15 january 1973 (at 53 years) at Hollywood (USA)
Coleman C. Francis (January 24, 1919 – January 15, 1973) was an American actor, writer, producer, and director. He was best known for his film trilogy consisting of The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961), The Skydivers (1963), Red Zone Cuba (1966), all three of which were filmed in the general Santa Clarita, California area and used preoccupation with light aircraft and parachuting, coffee or cigarettes serving as a prop or a center of conversation, and a vigilante-style gunning down of suspects without a trial to conclude the film as frequent motifs.
All three films have gained notoriety as a result of their appearances on Mystery Science Theater 3000, and have been often criticized for their abysmal production values, repetitive plot devices, murky picture quality, and stilted acting. Some critics have characterized Francis' films among the all-time worst, even suggesting that he may surpass Ed Wood in terms of ineptitude.
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, 1h50Directed by Russ Meyer, David S. Hall
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Erotic, Thriller, Comedy, Musical theatre, Musical
Themes Films about music and musicians, Films about sexuality, Films about television, Bisexuality-related films, Erotic films, Sexploitation films, LGBT-related films, Transgender in film, Musical films, Children's films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films
Actors Cynthia Myers, Erica Gavin, Edy Williams, John LaZar, Michael Blodgett, Charles Napier
Roles Rotund Drunk
Rating61%
Three young women—Kelly MacNamara (Dolly Read), Casey Anderson (Cynthia Myers), and Petronella "Pet" Danforth (Marcia McBroom)—perform in a rock band, The Kelly Affair, managed by Harris Allsworth (David Gurian), Kelly's boyfriend. The four travel to Los Angeles to find Kelly's estranged aunt, Susan Lake (Phyllis Davis), heiress to a family fortune.
, 1h18Directed by Ray Dennis Steckler
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Crime
Themes Children's films
Actors Carolyn Brandt, Coleman Francis, Ray Dennis Steckler, Ron Haydock, Keith A. Wester, Anthony Cardoza
Roles Big Ed Narzak / Mr. Miller
Rating42%
Mondo Hollywood (1967)
, 1h28Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Documentary films about business, Documentary films about the film industry, Documentary films about cities
Actors Rudi Gernreich, Coleman Francis, Frank Zappa
Rating60%
Red Zone Cuba (1966)
, 1h29Directed by Coleman Francis
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes Seafaring films, Films about music and musicians, Transport films, Rail transport films, Musical films, Political films
Actors John Carradine, Coleman Francis, Anthony Cardoza
Roles Griffin / Narrator
Rating16%
In the film's opening sequence, a young reporter asks a train engineer (Carradine) about three men—Griffin, Cook and Landis—who hopped his freight train years back. "He ran all the way to hell," the engineer remarks about Griffin. The title sequence follows, and afterwards the film proper picks up.
Motor Psycho (1965)
, 1h14Directed by Russ Meyer
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Themes Films about sexuality, Transport films, Erotic films, Sexploitation films, Motocyclette, Road movies
Actors Haji, Alex Rocco, Coleman Francis, Russ Meyer
Roles Harry Bonner
Rating59%
The story involves a veterinarian whose wife is raped by a motorcycle gang led by a sadistic Vietnam veteran. After the gang kills an old man, his wife teams up with the veterinarian to hunt down the gang.
The Thrill Killers (1964)
, 1h9Directed by Ray Dennis Steckler
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action, Horror, Crime
Actors Ray Dennis Steckler, Liz Renay, Carolyn Brandt, Ron Haydock, Coleman Francis, Arch Hall, Sr.
Roles Narrator (uncredited)
Rating56%
The story takes place in 1964 in Hollywood, California. Joe Saxon (Joe Bardo) is an aspiring actor whose outlandish parties and spending worry his wife, Liz (Liz Renay). As per the narrator, he is "trapped in the world of non-reality".
The Skydivers (1963)
, 1h15Directed by Coleman Francis
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about music and musicians, Transport films, Aviation films, Musical films
Actors Anthony Cardoza, Jimmy Bryant, Susan Bay, Coleman Francis
Roles Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited)
Rating19%
Harry (Anthony Cardoza) and Beth (Kevin Casey) Rowe run a small skydiving facility in an unnamed desert town. One day, a woman named Suzy Belmont (Marcia Knight) comes around, claiming to be looking for the Rowe's plane mechanic Frankie Bonner (Titus Moede). Beth claims that Frankie was fired for being drunk on the job, but feels that Suzy didn't come down just to see Frankie. As she walks away, Beth can't help but feel that her husband is having an affair with this floozy. It turns out that Harry is, but is still keeping it a secret from his wife. One evening, they receive a letter from Harry's friend, Joe Moss (Eric Tomlin). Joe wants to visit and is looking for a job. Beth recommends to Harry that Joe could easily fill Frankie's position, to which Harry gives his consent that it's okay with him.
The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961)
, 54minutesDirected by Coleman Francis
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Films about music and musicians, Comedy science fiction films, Musical films, Arme nucléaire
Actors Tor Johnson, Anthony Cardoza, Coleman Francis
Roles Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer
Rating19%
The film opens with a woman (Lanell Cado) getting out of the shower where she is attacked and strangled to death by a mysterious man as the sound of a clock reverberates before going silent.
Cimarron (1960)
, 2h27Directed by Anthony Mann, Charles Walters
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Adventure, Historical, Western
Actors Glenn Ford, Maria Schell, Anne Baxter, Harry Morgan, Russ Tamblyn, Arthur O'Connell
Roles Mr. Geer (uncredited)
Rating63%
Sabra Cravat's (Maria Schell) wealthy Kansas City parents try to dissuade her from participating in a land run in the Oklahoma territory with her new husband Yancey (Glenn Ford), but she is adamant. During the journey, Sabra's knowledge of her husband's character deepens, and when he lends one of his covered wagons to Tom (Arthur O'Connell) and Sarah Wyatt (Mercedes McCambridge) and their large, destitute family, she experiences his generosity.
The Jailbreakers (1960)
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Crime
Actors Robert Hutton, Mary Castle, Coleman Francis
Rating46%
T-Bird Gang (1959)
, 1h5Origin USA
Genres Action
Actors Ed Nelson, Coleman Francis, Vic Tayback
Roles Capt. Prell
Rating45%
Stakeout on Dope Street (1958)
, 1h29Directed by Irvin Kershner
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Crime
Actors Abby Dalton, Jonathan Haze, Andrew J. Fenady, Herschel Bernardi, Coleman Francis
Roles Detective
Rating61%
Late one night in Los Angeles, Sgt. Fred Matthews (Frank Harding) and Officer Lynn Donahue (Slate Harlow) arrest a pusher who is carrying two pounds of uncut heroin. They are ambushed by gangsters Mitch Swadurski (Herman Rudin) and Lenny Potter (Philip Mansour), who kill Matthews and wound Donahue, then kill the pusher after he tosses the briefcase containing the heroin into the underbrush.
This Island Earth (1955)
, 1h27Directed by Jack Arnold, Joseph M. Newman
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Films about music and musicians, Films based on science fiction novels, Musical films, Films about extraterrestrial life
Actors Jeff Morrow, Faith Domergue, Rex Reason, Lance Fuller, Russell Johnson, Douglas Spencer
Roles Express Deliveryman
Rating59%
Dr. Cal Meacham (Reason), a noted scientist and jet pilot, is sent an unusual substitute for electronic condensers that he ordered. Instead, he receives instructions and parts to build a complex communication device called an interocitor. Although neither Meacham nor his assistant Joe Wilson (Robert Nichols) have heard of such a device, they immediately begin construction. When they finish, a mysterious man named Exeter (Morrow) appears on the device's screen and tells Meacham he has passed the test. His ability to build the interocitor demonstrates that he is gifted enough to be part of Exeter's special research project.
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Red Zone Cuba (1966)
, 1h29Directed by Coleman Francis
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action, Adventure
Themes Seafaring films, Films about music and musicians, Transport films, Rail transport films, Musical films, Political films
Actors John Carradine, Coleman Francis, Anthony Cardoza
Rating16%
In the film's opening sequence, a young reporter asks a train engineer (Carradine) about three men—Griffin, Cook and Landis—who hopped his freight train years back. "He ran all the way to hell," the engineer remarks about Griffin. The title sequence follows, and afterwards the film proper picks up.
The Skydivers (1963)
, 1h15Directed by Coleman Francis
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about music and musicians, Transport films, Aviation films, Musical films
Actors Anthony Cardoza, Jimmy Bryant, Susan Bay, Coleman Francis
Rating19%
Harry (Anthony Cardoza) and Beth (Kevin Casey) Rowe run a small skydiving facility in an unnamed desert town. One day, a woman named Suzy Belmont (Marcia Knight) comes around, claiming to be looking for the Rowe's plane mechanic Frankie Bonner (Titus Moede). Beth claims that Frankie was fired for being drunk on the job, but feels that Suzy didn't come down just to see Frankie. As she walks away, Beth can't help but feel that her husband is having an affair with this floozy. It turns out that Harry is, but is still keeping it a secret from his wife. One evening, they receive a letter from Harry's friend, Joe Moss (Eric Tomlin). Joe wants to visit and is looking for a job. Beth recommends to Harry that Joe could easily fill Frankie's position, to which Harry gives his consent that it's okay with him.