
Coleman Francis
- Date of Birth: 1919-01-24
- Date of Death: 1973-01-15
- Place of Birth: Oklahoma, USA
Biography
In the 1940, Francis headed for Hollywood to start an acting career. His plans were initially interrupted by the Second World War, during which he served in the medical detachment of the 49th Field Ar... In the 1940, Francis headed for Hollywood to start an acting career. His plans were initially interrupted by the Second World War, during which he served in the medical detachment of the 49th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry Division. He played minor parts in several films from the late 1940s to early 1970s. In 1959, Francis formed a partnership with Anthony Cardoza, a welder by trade, and together they created three films: The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961), The Skydivers (1963) and Red Zone Cuba (1966). Francis wrote and directed the films, while Cardoza handled production duties.

Dragnet
Drama, Crime • 1951 December

Stakeout on Dope Street
Crime, Drama • 1958 May

Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
Comedy, Drama, Music • 1970 July

This Island Earth
Science Fiction, Adventure, Horror • 1955 June

Cimarron
Western • 1960 December

Motorpsycho!
Crime, Thriller • 1965 August

Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
Western • 1955 September

Body Fever
Crime, Drama, Thriller • 1969 January

Mondo Hollywood
Documentary • 1967 June

The Thrill Killers
Crime, Action, Thriller, Horror • 1964 August