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Cold War spies, infectious rabbits, and a cult comedy twist on espionage.

THE NASTY RABBIT

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1964 · 01:30:00 · PG · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

Russian spies secretly infect rabbits with a deadly bacteria, then let them loose in the U.S.

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What is The Nasty Rabbit about?

The Nasty Rabbit is a 1964 American comedy film directed by James Landis about Russian spies who infect rabbits with deadly bacteria and release them in the U.S.

The SassyFlix Take

Only in the psychotronic world of sixties cult comedy could espionage, biological weapons, and a bunny outbreak all share top billing. With Arch Hall Sr. and Jr. on both sides of the spy game and a prologue that signals its B-movie roots, The Nasty Rabbit is a winking, off-kilter riff on Cold War paranoia.
From the Vault

When espionage goes hare-brained, blame the Cold War—and the rabbits.

Why Cult

Spy vs. Bunny Chaos

Russian agents unleash bacteria-infected rabbits in the U.S., turning the spy game into a farce of fur and espionage.

Arch Hall Double Duty

Arch Hall Sr. and Jr. both appear—one as a spy chief and the other as a cowboy hero—adding a family affair to the spy spoof.

Psychotronic Cult Comedy

A true oddity blending B-movie flair, cult vibes, and a nod to John Wayne for arthouse comedy fans.

Eccentric Cast of Characters

From a Russian operative to a cowboy and even a 'Ranch Foreman' played by Richard Kiel, the film is packed with memorable types.

Details & Specs
Director
James Landis
Writers
Arch Hall Sr., Jim Critchfield
Release
1964
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Comedy
Also Known As
Spies-a-Go-Go

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Nasty Rabbit about? +

The Nasty Rabbit is about Russian spies secretly infecting rabbits with deadly bacteria and releasing them in the United States.

When was The Nasty Rabbit released? +

The Nasty Rabbit was released in 1964.

Who directed The Nasty Rabbit? +

The Nasty Rabbit was directed by James Landis.

How long is The Nasty Rabbit? +

The Nasty Rabbit has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is The Nasty Rabbit? +

The Nasty Rabbit is a comedy film.

Where can I watch The Nasty Rabbit? +

You can watch The Nasty Rabbit on SassyFlix.