The Beast of Yucca Flats
1961, English. Directed by Coleman Francis.
Commies made him an atomic mutant!
A refugee Soviet scientist arrives at a desert airport carrying secret documents, but is attacked by a pair of KGB assassins and escapes into the desert, where he comes in range of an American nuclear test and is transformed into a mindless killing beast.
- Runtime
- 0h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Coleman FrancisDirector
- Tor JohnsonJoseph Javorsky
- Douglas MellorHank Radcliffe
- Barbara FrancisLois Radckiffe
- Bing StaffordPatrolman Jim Archer
- Larry AtenPatrolman Joe Dobson
- Alan FrancisMike, also called Art, Radcliffe
- Ronald FrancisRandy Radcliffe
- Coleman FrancisNarrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer
- Anthony CardozaKGB Driver / Fat Man in Rescue Plane
- John MorrisonKGB Agent with Mustache
- Jim MilesJavorsky's Aide
- Jim OliphantThe Stranded Motorist
Details
- Released
- 2 June 1961
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Coleman Francis
- Budget
- $34K
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The Beast of Yucca Flats: quick answers
Is The Beast of Yucca Flats worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 2.3/10 from 99 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Beast of Yucca Flats?
The Beast of Yucca Flats runs 54 minutes (0h 54m).
Does The Beast of Yucca Flats have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Beast of Yucca Flats. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Beast of Yucca Flats parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Beast of Yucca Flats is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Beast of Yucca Flats on?
The Beast of Yucca Flats isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Beast of Yucca Flats?
If you liked The Beast of Yucca Flats, try The Monster of Piedras Blancas, Fiend Without a Face, The Deadly Mantis.
Who directed The Beast of Yucca Flats?
The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961) was directed by Coleman Francis and stars Tor Johnson, Douglas Mellor, Barbara Francis.