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Phase IV (1974) | Criteria

Backdrop for Phase IV

Poster for Phase IV

Phase IV

English • 1974 • 1h 26m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Science Fiction Horror

Synopsis

Arizona ants mock the food chain on their way to a desert lab to get two scientists and a woman.

Included in
Surreal Nature Films
Position 2
Included in
Saul Bass Turns 100!
Position 18
Included in
Additions: May 2020
Position 67

Credits

Crew

DirectorSaul Bass

WriterMayo Simon

CinematographerDick Bush

ComposerBrian Gascoigne

EditorWilly Kemplen

ProducerPaul B. Radin

Cast

Nigel Davenportas Dr. Ernest D. Hubbs

Michael Murphyas James R. Lesko

Lynne Frederickas Kendra Eldridge

as Mr. Eldridge

Robert Hendersonas Clete

Helen Hortonas Mildred Eldridge

David Healyas Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)