Beginning of the End (1957) — Perfery

(1957)Directed by Bert I. Gordon73 minHorror, Science Fiction

“New thrills! New shocks! New terror!”

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?

Peter Gravesas Dr. Ed Wainwright

Peggie Castleas Audrey Aimes

Morris Ankrumas Gen. John Hanson

Than Wyennas Frank Johnson

Thomas Browne Henryas Col. Tom Sturgeon

Richard Benedictas Cpl. Mathias

James Seayas Capt. James Barton

JC John Closeas Maj. Everett

Don C. Harveyas State Police Car 254 Officer

Larry J. Blakeas Roadblock Sergeant

Eilene Janssenas William's Date

Hylton Socheras Frank, grainary platoon soldier

Frank Wilcoxas Gen. Short

Douglas Evansas Editor Norman Taggart

Paul Grantas William Summerfield, teen boy

Richard Emoryas Lieutenant

Hank Pattersonas Dave

Steve Warrenas Observation Post #3 Soldier

Frank Connoras Observation Post #1 Soldier

DE Don Eitneras Observation Post #2 Soldier

Rayford Barnesas Chuck, granary platoon soldier

Kirk Alynas Bomber Pilot

Bill Baldwinas TV Announcer (uncredited)

Frank Chaseas Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)