
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.

T-Bird Gang
Action • 1959 October

Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Science Fiction • 1968 September

The Jailbreakers
Drama, Crime • 1960 June

Last of the American Hoboes
Documentary, Drama, History • 1967 January

The Dirtiest Game
• 1970 January

Red Zone Cuba
Thriller, Action, Adventure • 1966 November

The Skydivers
Drama • 1963 November

The Beast of Yucca Flats
Horror, Science Fiction • 1961 June