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The Deadly Bees (Original title)
Dates: 1966 (Copyright), 10 December 1967 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Freddie Francis

Synopsis: Vicki Robbine has a mental break-down from overwork and is sent to rest on a remote British Island. A dog and a woman are killed by a species of bees bred to kill.

Genres:
Horror, Thriller
Releases
Date: 1967Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 83 mins Length: 7475 FeetDialogue (original): English

Credits (61)
©/Presents: Amicus Productions, Produced by: Max J. Rosenberg, Milton Subotsky, Unit Manager: Derrick Parr, Production Supervisor: Ted Wallis, Production Accountant: Joseph Doolin, Assistant Accountant: Kay Johnston, Cost Assistant: Gordon Stebbing, Producer's Secretary: Hilda Dixon, Production Secretary: Vivienne Eden, Assistant Director: Anthony Waye, 2nd Assistant Director: Ron Carr, 3rd Assistant Director: Don McMurray, Continuity: Pamela Davies, Screenplay by: Robert Bloch, Anthony Marriott, From the novel 'A Taste for Honey' by: H.F. Heard, Director of Photography: John Wilcox, Camera Operator: Alan Hall, Focus Puller: Ken Withers, Clapper Loader: Austin Parkinson, Camera Maintenance: Peter Saddington, Electrical Chargehand: F. Buckle, Electrics: George Bicknell, Grip: Ted Tucker, Stills Photography: Bert Cann, Stills Photography: Norman Hargood, Special Effects: Michael Collins, Special Effects Cameraman: John Mackey, Rigger: A. Cornwall, Editor: Oswald Hafenrichter, Assistant Editor: David Lewis, 2nd Assistant Editor: Michael Redbourn, Art Director: Bill Constable, Associate Art Director: Don Mingaye, Set Decoration: Andrew Low, Draughtsman: Eric Saw, Production Buyer: Eric Hillyer, Stagehand: A. Robson, Properties: Alf Pegley, Properties: Peter Allchorne, Properties: W. Smart, Construction Manager: Sid Paine, Painter: W. Ingold, Plasterer: W. Knight, Carpenter: W. Rees, Wardrobe Supervisor: Evelyn Gibbs, Furs by: Deanfield, Make-up: Jill Carpenter, Hairdresser: Bobbie Smith, Music Composed by: Wilfred Josephs, 'Baby, Let Me Love You' Sung by: Elkie Brooks, [Music] Conducted by: Philip Martell, Sound Recordist: Ken Rawkins, Sound Camera Operator: Eric Chohan, Sound Maintenance: Richard Smith, Boom Operator: Ken Nightingall, Sound Editor: Michael Pidcock, Publicity: Dora Dobson, Produced at: Twickenham Film Studios
Cast (19)
The Byrds ('It's Not What I Need For You' Sung by), Suzanna Leigh (Vicki Robbins), Frank Finlay (Manfred), Guy Doleman (Ralph Hargrove), Catherine Finn (Mrs Mary Hargrove), John Harvey (Thompson), Michael Ripper (Dave Hawkins), Anthony Bailey (compère), Tim Barrett (Harcourt), James Cossins (coroner), Frank Forsyth (doctor), Katy Wild (Doris Hawkins), Greta Farrer (sister), Gina Gianelli (secretary), Michael Gwynn (Dr Lang), Maurice Good (Vicki's agent), Alister Williamson (inspector), The Byrds (pop group on TV show), Kim Gardner ([uncredited])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (8)
In: British National Film Catalogue v5 1967
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v5 1967: no known title]Language: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v194 n11 19 Jan 1967  Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v194 n11 19 Jan 1967: no known title]Language: English

In: Kine Weekly n3123 19 Aug 1967  Page: 14
Title: [Kine Weekly - n3123 19 Aug 1967: no known title]Language: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v34 n405 October 1967  Page: 156
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v34 n405 October 1967: no known title]Language: English

In: The Daily Cinema n9410 18 Aug 1967  Page: 6
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n9410 18 Aug 1967: no known title]Language: English

In: Variety 25 Jan 1967  Page: 6
Title: [Variety - 25 Jan 1967: no known title]Language: English

In: Motion Picture Herald v237 n5 1 Feb 1967  Page: 655
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v237 n5 1 Feb 1967: no known title]Language: English

In: Film and TV Technician v32 n259 December 1966  Page: in supplement
Title: [Film and TV Technician - v32 n259 December 1966: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Full credits.