Coleman Francis

Born: 1919-01-24

In the 1940, Francis headed for Hollywood to start an acting career. His plans were initially interrupted by the Second World War, during which he served in the medical detachment of the 49th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry Division. He played minor parts in several films from the late 1940s to early 1970s. In 1959, Francis formed a partnership with Anthony Cardoza, a welder by trade, and together they created three films: The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961), The Skydivers (1963) and Red Zone Cuba (1966). Francis wrote and directed the films, while Cardoza handled production duties.


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Beyond the Valley of the Dolls

as Rotund Drunk
Released: 1970-07-17

An all-female rock group finds fame, love, and drama when they move to LA in order to claim the...

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This Island Earth

as Express Deliveryman
Released: 1955-06-01

Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an...

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Cimarron

as Mr. Geer (uncredited)
Released: 1960-12-01

The epic story of a family involved in the Oklahoma Land Rush of April 22, 1889.

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The Beast of Yucca Flats

as Narrator / Gas Station Attendant / Newspaper Customer
Released: 1961-06-02

A refugee Soviet scientist arrives at a desert airport carrying secret documents, but is...

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Red Zone Cuba

as Griffin / Narrator
Released: 1966-11-01

Griffin escapes from jail and teams up with two local thugs to invade Cuba. However, they're...

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Motorpsycho!

as Harry Bonner
Released: 1965-08-01

A biker gang, led by a Vietnam veteran, rapes a veterinarian's wife. When the man decides to...

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Stakeout on Dope Street

as Detective
Released: 1958-05-03

Three teens get into the drug business when they discover two pounds of uncut heroin in a ...

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Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters

as Big Ed Narzak / Mr. Miller
Released: 1968-09-28

The adventures of the Lemon Grove Kids in this Bowery Boys inspired kiddie film.

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The Dirtiest Game

as R.J.
Released: 1970-01-01

A candidate for California state representative decides he needs the hippie vote to win, so he...

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The Thrill Killers

as Narrator (uncredited)
Released: 1964-08-07

Three psychotic murderers escape from a mental institution and stalk women in Los Angeles.

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The Skydivers

as Spectator / Gunman in Plane (uncredited)
Released: 1963-11-13

A woman seeks revenge on her former lover, who owns a skydiving business.

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Mondo Hollywood

as uncredited
Released: 1967-06-30

Long considered a cult classic, "Mondo Hollywood" captures the underside of Hollywood by...

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The Jailbreakers

as uncredited
Released: 1960-06-01

The film stars Robert Hutton and Mary Castle as a married couple, held hostage in a dismal,...

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T-Bird Gang

as Capt. Prell
Released: 1959-10-16

A high school boy, out to find his father's killer, joins up with a gang of juvenile delinquents.

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Last of the American Hoboes

as Hobo (uncredited)
Released: 1969-01-01

Previously lost semi-documentary on the rise and fall of American hobo culture.

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Body Fever

as Coley
Released: 1969-01-01

Set in the sordid underworld of drug trafficking and prostitutes, this story involves Charlie...

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Dragnet

as uncredited
First aired: 1951-12-16

Follows the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his...

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Sergeant Preston of the Yukon

as Powers
First aired: 1955-09-29

Canadian Mountie Sgt. Preston patrols the wilds of the Yukon with his horse Rex and his faithful...

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