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Phase IV (1974) | Criteria

Still from Phase IV — Phase IV (1974) — Saul BassPhotographed by Dick Bush

Poster for Phase IV

Saul Bass

Phase IV

English / 1974 / 1h 26m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Science Fiction Horror

Letterboxd: 3.52/5·21.4K ratings·6.6K reviewson Letterboxd
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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

Alan Giffordas Mr. Eldridge

Robert Hendersonas Clete

Helen Hortonas Mildred Eldridge

David Healyas Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)