Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster
Encyclopedia
Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster (1965) is a science fiction
cult film
, directed by Robert Gaffney and starring Marilyn Hanold
, James Karen
, and Lou Cutell
. The film was released in Great Britain as Duel of the Space Monsters. It is also known as Frankenstein Meets the Space Men, Mars Attacks Puerto Rico, Mars Invades Puerto Rico, and Operation San Juan. Released by the Futurama Entertainment Corp., it was released on DVD by Dark Sky Films in 2006.
). Marcuzan and her right hand man, Dr. Nadir (Lou Cutell
), decide they will travel to Earth and steal all of the women on the planet in order to continue the Martian race. The Martians shoot down a space capsule
manned by the android Captain Frank Saunders (Robert Reilly
), causing it to crash in Puerto Rico. Frankenstein's electronic brain and the left half of his face are damaged after encountering a trigger-happy Martian and his ray gun. Frank, now "Frankenstein", described by his creator as an "astro-robot without a control system" proceeds to terrorize the island. A subplot involves the martians abducting bikini clad women.
The titular space monster refers to the radiation-scarred mutation 'Mull' brought along as part of the alien invasion force. The Frankenstein android and Mull confront one-another at the climax.
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
cult film
Cult film
A cult film, also commonly referred to as a cult classic, is a film that has acquired a highly devoted but specific group of fans. Often, cult movies have failed to achieve fame outside the small fanbases; however, there have been exceptions that have managed to gain fame among mainstream audiences...
, directed by Robert Gaffney and starring Marilyn Hanold
Marilyn Hanold
Marilyn Hanold is an American model and actress. She was Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for its June 1959 issue. Her centerfold was photographed by Bruno Bernard....
, James Karen
James Karen
James Karen is an American character actor of Broadway, film and television.-Life and career:Karen was born Jacob Karnofsky in Wilkes-Barre, in northeastern Pennsylvania, the son of Russian-born Jewish immigrants Mae and Joseph H. Karnofsky, a produce dealer. As a young man, Karen was encouraged...
, and Lou Cutell
Lou Cutell
Lou Cutell is a movie and television actor. He portrayed the proctologist, Dr. Cooperman, in "The Fusilli Jerry" episode of the television series Seinfeld and Leo Funkhouser on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Among cult movie fans, he is best known for his portrayal of Dr...
. The film was released in Great Britain as Duel of the Space Monsters. It is also known as Frankenstein Meets the Space Men, Mars Attacks Puerto Rico, Mars Invades Puerto Rico, and Operation San Juan. Released by the Futurama Entertainment Corp., it was released on DVD by Dark Sky Films in 2006.
Plot
All of the women on the planet Mars have died in an atomic war, except for Martian Princess Marcuzan (Marilyn HanoldMarilyn Hanold
Marilyn Hanold is an American model and actress. She was Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for its June 1959 issue. Her centerfold was photographed by Bruno Bernard....
). Marcuzan and her right hand man, Dr. Nadir (Lou Cutell
Lou Cutell
Lou Cutell is a movie and television actor. He portrayed the proctologist, Dr. Cooperman, in "The Fusilli Jerry" episode of the television series Seinfeld and Leo Funkhouser on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Among cult movie fans, he is best known for his portrayal of Dr...
), decide they will travel to Earth and steal all of the women on the planet in order to continue the Martian race. The Martians shoot down a space capsule
Space capsule
A space capsule is an often manned spacecraft which has a simple shape for the main section, without any wings or other features to create lift during atmospheric reentry....
manned by the android Captain Frank Saunders (Robert Reilly
Robert Reilly
For the former Scottish footballer, see Robert Reilly . You may also be looking for Robert O'Reilly.Robert Reilly is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, for the 109th district. He was first elected in 2004.-Career:...
), causing it to crash in Puerto Rico. Frankenstein's electronic brain and the left half of his face are damaged after encountering a trigger-happy Martian and his ray gun. Frank, now "Frankenstein", described by his creator as an "astro-robot without a control system" proceeds to terrorize the island. A subplot involves the martians abducting bikini clad women.
The titular space monster refers to the radiation-scarred mutation 'Mull' brought along as part of the alien invasion force. The Frankenstein android and Mull confront one-another at the climax.
Cast
- Marilyn HanoldMarilyn HanoldMarilyn Hanold is an American model and actress. She was Playboy magazine's Playmate of the Month for its June 1959 issue. Her centerfold was photographed by Bruno Bernard....
as Princess Marcuzan - James KarenJames KarenJames Karen is an American character actor of Broadway, film and television.-Life and career:Karen was born Jacob Karnofsky in Wilkes-Barre, in northeastern Pennsylvania, the son of Russian-born Jewish immigrants Mae and Joseph H. Karnofsky, a produce dealer. As a young man, Karen was encouraged...
as Dr. Adam Steele (as Jim Karen) - Lou CutellLou CutellLou Cutell is a movie and television actor. He portrayed the proctologist, Dr. Cooperman, in "The Fusilli Jerry" episode of the television series Seinfeld and Leo Funkhouser on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Among cult movie fans, he is best known for his portrayal of Dr...
as Dr. Nadir - Nancy Marshall as Karen Grant
- David Kerman as Gen. Bowers
- Robert ReillyRobert ReillyFor the former Scottish footballer, see Robert Reilly . You may also be looking for Robert O'Reilly.Robert Reilly is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, for the 109th district. He was first elected in 2004.-Career:...
as Col. Frank Saunders / Frankenstein - Robert Alan BrowneRobert Alan BrowneRobert Alan Browne is an American actor most notably recognized for his role as John Perkins on NBC's soap opera Santa Barbara, a role that he portrayed in 1984. He also played a minor character in Psycho II and Psycho III.-External links:...
as Martian Crewmember (uncredited) - Robert FieldsRobert FieldsRobert Fields is an actor who has appeared frequently on film and television.He is perhaps best known for his role as Susannah York’s dance partner Joel Girard in the 1969 film They Shoot Horses, Don't They?. He also appeared in The Blob, The Incident, Looking for Mr Goodbar and The Stepford Wives...
as Reporter (uncredited) - Bruce GloverBruce GloverBruce Herbert Glover is an American character actor, perhaps best known for his portrayal of homosexual assassin Mr. Wint in the 1971 James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever. He is also the father of actor Crispin Glover.-Life and career:...
as Martian Crewmember / The Monster (uncredited) - Susan Stephens as Blonde Surf-bather (poster girl) (uncredited)