Beginning of the End
1957, English. Directed by Bert I. Gordon.
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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?
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Beginning of the End isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Bert I. GordonDirector
- Peter GravesDr. Ed Wainwright
- Peggie CastleAudrey Aimes
- Morris AnkrumGen. John Hanson
- Than WyennFrank Johnson
- Thomas Browne HenryCol. Tom Sturgeon
- Richard BenedictCpl. Mathias
- James SeayCapt. James Barton
- John CloseMaj. Everett
- Don C. HarveyState Police Car 254 Officer
- Larry J. BlakeRoadblock Sergeant
- Eilene JanssenWilliam's Date
- Hylton SocherFrank, grainary platoon soldier
Details
- Released
- 28 June 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lester Gorn, Fred Freiberger
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Beginning of the End: quick answers
Is Beginning of the End worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.0/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Beginning of the End?
Beginning of the End runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does Beginning of the End have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Beginning of the End. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Beginning of the End parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Beginning of the End is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Beginning of the End on?
Beginning of the End isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Beginning of the End?
If you liked Beginning of the End, try X: The Unknown, Them!, Godzilla, King of the Monsters!.
Who directed Beginning of the End?
Beginning of the End (1957) was directed by Bert I. Gordon and stars Peter Graves, Peggie Castle, Morris Ankrum.