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    Cult of the Cobra 1955 POSTER

    Cult of the Cobra

    1955

    English

    5.8

    8

    23%

    23%

    Action

    Fantasy

    giant snake

    Horror

    new york city

    revenge

    snake

    snake charmer

    snake woman

    Francis D. Lyon Francis D. Lyon Director Jack Kelly Jack Kelly as Carl Turner David Armstrong David Armstrong as Party Guest Richard Long Richard Long as Paul Able John Roy John Roy as Stagehand
    While stationed in Asia, six American G.I.'s witness the secret ritual of Lamians (worshipers of women who can change into serpents). When discovered by the cult, the High Lamian Priest vows that "the Cobra Goddess will avenge herself". Once back in the United States, a mysterious woman enters into their lives and accidents begin to happen. The shadow of a cobra is seen just before each death.
    South Seas Adventure 1958 POSTER

    South Seas Adventure

    1958

    English

    7.0

    2

    Action

    Adventure

    cinerama

    hawaii

    Romance

    south sea island

    tahiti

    travelogue

    Francis D. Lyon Francis D. Lyon Director Ted de Corsia Ted de Corsia as Supplemental Narration Walter Coy Walter Coy as Supplemental Narration Shepard Menken Shepard Menken as Supplemental Narration Orson Welles Orson Welles as Supplemental Narrator
    Cinerama takes you on a South Seas Adventure to tropical islands set like sparkling jewels in dreamy cerulean waters. Thrill to the lure of sunbrowned, luscious maidens and a paradise of coconut palms, coral strand and blue lagoons. Enchanted South Pacific archipelagos beckon with all the beauty and color of a painter’s palette. Stepping stones in the vast expanse of far-away seas, they promise romance, adventure, excitement—an irresistible blend of fascinating people and exotic places.
    The Great Locomotive Chase 1956 POSTER

    The Great Locomotive Chase

    1956

    English

    6.8

    2

    59%

    59%

    Action

    Adventure

    civil war

    Drama

    espionage

    Family

    hijacking of train

    railroad

    spy

    train

    War

    Western

    Francis D. Lyon Francis D. Lyon Director Dale Van Sickel Dale Van Sickel as Alonzo Martin Robert Foulk Robert Foulk as Confederate Gen. Ledbetter Eddie Firestone Eddie Firestone as Robert Buffum Frank McGrath Frank McGrath as Soldier
    During the Civil War, a Union spy, Andrews, is asked to lead a band of Union soldiers into the South so that they could destroy the railway system. However, things don't go as planned when the conductor of the train that they stole is on to them and is doing everything he can to stop them. Based on a true story.
    Destination Inner Space 1966 POSTER

    Destination Inner Space

    1966

    English

    4.5

    5

    14%

    14%

    alien life-form

    laboratory

    monster

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    ufo

    water monster

    Francis D. Lyon Francis D. Lyon Director Scott Brady Scott Brady as Commander Wayne James Hong James Hong as Ho Lee Sheree North Sheree North as Rene Peron Wende Wagner Wende Wagner as Sandra Welles
    A futuristic underwater sea-lab is having problems with a UFO that's parked between them and a nearby deep ocean trench. As they investigate, they attract the unwanted attention of a dangerous creature who puts the scientists and crew in danger.
    The Girl Who Knew Too Much 1969 POSTER

    The Girl Who Knew Too Much

    1969

    English

    5.3

    5

    50%

    50%

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    Thriller

    Francis D. Lyon Francis D. Lyon Director Louie Elias Louie Elias as Hood Adam West Adam West as Johnny Cain Robert Alda Robert Alda as Kenneth Allandice Frank Baxter Frank Baxter as Rockwell, Race
    A runaway truck containing the corpse of a slain gang leader rolls into a California nightclub owned by Johnny Cain, a hard bitten former free-lance adventurer. The gang threatens to kill Johnny, unless he solves the murder. The CIA also investigates - because it turns out that the slaying was part of a long-range Communist plan to take over the crime syndicate. Cain's search for clues leads him into a maze of beautiful girls, mysterious Oriental statues and murderous spies.
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