Curse of the Fly (1965): Cast & Plot
Curse of the Fly is a 1965 sci-fi horror film directed by Don Sharp, starring George Baker as Martin Delambre, Carole Gray and Brian Donlevy. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Don Sharp
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lippert Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Curse of the Fly About?
The premise of Curse of the Fly without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After his father’s matter‑transporter accident—where a test subject merged with a housefly and became a monster—the son continues the dangerous experiment. As the mutated father threatens further catastrophe, the son’s own two boys race to save their father, themselves, and the family reputation from looming disaster and scandal.
Curse of the Fly Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- experiment
- scientist
- teleportation
- newlywed couple
- rapid aging
- mercy killing
- mad scientist
- england
- laboratory accident
- laboratory
- disfigurement
- sequel
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- psychotronic film
- part of trilogy
- biopunk
- montreal quebec canada
- police inspector
- crying
- slow motion
- lifting an adult into the air
- lifting someone into the air
- wrench
- widow
- third part
- the end question mark title card
- strong man
- punched in the face
- piano
- passport
- old man
- nervous breakdown
- moral ambiguity
- monster as victim
- psychiatric hospital
- loss of wife
- loss of husband
- loss of father
- loss of brother
- murdered with an axe
- injection
- human monster
- fight to the death
- father son relationship
- family legacy
- death of protagonist
- curse
- choke hold
- chinese man
- broken glass
- braille
Curse of the Fly Cast & Characters
George Baker leads the cast as Martin Delambre, with Carole Gray as Patricia 'Pat' Stanley and Brian Donlevy as Henri Delambre. Directed by Don Sharp; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Don Sharp
- George Baker as Martin Delambre
- Carole Gray as Patricia 'Pat' Stanley
- Brian Donlevy as Henri Delambre
- Mary Manson as Judith Delambre
Also Starring in Curse of the Fly
· 12 more- Michael Graham Albert Delambre
- Burt Kwouk Tai
- Yvette Rees Wan
- Charles Carson Inspector Charas
- Jeremy Wilkin Inspector Ronet
- Reed Hadley Ike
- John Bloom Nolya
- Rachel Kempson Madame Fournier
- Arnold Bell Hotel Porter
- Warren Stanhope Hotel Manager
- Stan Simmons Heavyset Creature
- Mia Anderson Nurse
More from Don Sharp
More films directed by Don Sharp, best-rated first: To the Devil a Daughter, Tears in the Rain, What Waits Below and Guardian of the Abyss.
Curse of the Fly Plot Summary
What happens in Curse of the Fly from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a late-night drive toward Montreal, Martin Delambre encounters a young woman, Patricia Stanley, running in her underwear. They fall in love and marry, but both carry secrets: she has recently escaped from a mental asylum, and he, along with his father, Henri Delambre, is immersed in radical teleportation experiments that have already yielded horrific consequences. Martin also harbors recessive fly genes that cause him to age rapidly unless he takes a special serum.
Full summary
The whole story of Curse of the Fly, scene by scene
Curse of the Fly Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Curse of the Fly.
How Well Do You Know Curse of the Fly?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the surname of the family that conducts the teleportation experiments?
Cars in Curse of the Fly
3 cars on screen, including the 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Important role -
1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role -
1961 Chevrolet Biscayne Minor role
Curse of the Fly Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “The Curse of the Fly” and “The Fly 3 - Curse of the Fly”.
- Also known as
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- The Curse of the Fly
- The Fly 3 - Curse of the Fly
- A Maldição Da Mosca
- The Fly 3: Curse of the Fly
- Milçəyin Lənəti
- Der Fluch der Fliege
- La maledizione della mosca
- La maldición de la mosca
- La Malédiction de la mouche
- Проклятие мухи
- 变蝇人的诅咒
- KLĄTWA MUCHY
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- Прокляття мухи
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Movies Like Curse of the Fly
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Return of the Fly, The Fly and The Fly II.
Curse of the Fly FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Curse of the Fly, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Curse of the Fly?
Curse of the Fly runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Curse of the Fly released?
Curse of the Fly was released on May 1, 1965.
Who directed Curse of the Fly?
Curse of the Fly was directed by Don Sharp.
More films by Don Sharp Who is in the cast of Curse of the Fly?
Curse of the Fly stars George Baker as Martin Delambre, Carole Gray as Patricia 'Pat' Stanley and Brian Donlevy as Henri Delambre, among 16 credited actors.
Does Curse of the Fly have a post-credit scene?
No. Curse of the Fly has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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