
An attractive reporter investigates the mysterious destruction of a small Illinois town and finds a secret government lab doing radiation experiments on vegetables. Teaming with the lead scientist, they learn giant, radiation‑mutated grasshoppers caused the devastation, and thousands are heading toward Chicago. Together they race to halt the swarm before total ruin.
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Explore the complete cast of Beginning of the End, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.

Larry J. Blake
Roadblock Sergeant

Paul Frees
Helicopter Pilot (voice)

Peter Graves
Dr. Ed Wainwright

Rayford Barnes
Chuck, granary platoon soldier

Alan Wells
Headquarters Sergeant

Richard Benedict
Cpl. Mathias

Steve Warren
Observation Post #3 Soldier

James Douglas
Army Sentry (uncredited)

Paul Grant
William Summerfield, teen boy

Bill Baldwin
TV Announcer (uncredited)

Kirk Alyn
Bomber Pilot

Than Wyenn
Frank Johnson

Don Eitner
Observation Post #2 Soldier

Morris Ankrum
Gen. John Hanson

Thomas Browne Henry
Col. Tom Sturgeon

Don C. Harvey
State Police Car 254 Officer

Bert Stevens
Col. Hill [bit]

Ralph Sanford
Man with Red Cross Representative [extra]

John Close
Maj. Everett

James Seay
Capt. James Barton

Frank Wilcox
Gen. Short

Hank Patterson
Dave

Lyle Latell
Police Lt. MacKenzie (uncredited)

Dennis Moore
Police Dispatcher KLP646

Zon Murray
Roadblock Sentry Confiscating Camera

Eilene Janssen
William's Date

Peggie Castle
Audrey Aimes

Alan Reynolds
Agricultural Agent

Frank Chase
Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)

Richard Emory
Lieutenant

Douglas Evans
Editor Norman Taggart

Hyllton Socher
Frank, grainary platoon soldier

Frank Connor
Observation Post #1 Soldier

Patricia Dean
Red Cross Representative
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