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Phase IV
Phase IV
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1974
1h 26m
6.3(295 votes)
Horror
Science Fiction

Overview

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

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Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

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5 videos

Cast & Crew

7 members
Acting

Nigel Davenport

Dr. Ernest D. Hubbs

Nigel Davenport
Acting

Michael Murphy

James R. Lesko

Michael Murphy
Acting

Lynne Frederick

Kendra Eldridge

Lynne Frederick
Acting

Alan Gifford

Mr. Eldridge

Alan Gifford
Acting

Robert Henderson

Clete

Robert Henderson
Acting

Helen Horton

Mildred Eldridge

Helen Horton
Acting

David Healy

Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

David Healy

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