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Soviet spies, a cowboy disguise, and one virus-carrying rabbit—welcome to Cold War comedy, B-movie style.

THE NASTY RABBIT

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1964 · 1h 30m · 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 a Russian agent disguised as a cowboy who brings a virus-carrying rabbit to the United States as part of an espionage plot.

Programmer's Pick

Where else can you find a Cold War plot hinging on rabbit romance and viral espionage? The Nasty Rabbit delivers an absurdist blend of spy spoof and animal antics, all dressed up in cowboy hats and mid-century paranoia.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

The Nasty Rabbit launches its offbeat Cold War satire by dropping a Russian submarine off the U.S. coast, deploying an agent in full cowboy regalia. His secret weapon? A seemingly innocent rabbit, actually the carrier of a lethal virus meant to decimate the American population through crossbreeding with local rabbits. As Soviet spies and counter-espionage agents crisscross paths, the film plays up the absurdity of international intrigue with a psychotronic, B-movie sensibility. Expect a mashup of espionage tropes, bumbling agents, and unexpected comedic turns in this indie cult oddity that lampoons both spycraft and animal vectors.

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

Cast & Crew

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Director: James Landis Writers: Arch Hall Sr. +1 more
MT Michael Terr Mischa Lowzoff Arch Hall Jr. Arch Hall Jr. Britt Hunter Liz Renay Liz Renay Cecelia Solomon Arch Hall Sr. Arch Hall Sr. Marshall Malout / Malcolm McKinley HB Hal Bizzy Heinrich Krueger JL Jack Little Maxwell Stoppie RV Ray Vegas Pancho Gonzales JA John Akana Col. Kobayaski SR Sharon Ryker Jackie Gavin HB Hal Bokar Gavin Richard Kiel Richard Kiel Ranch Foreman László Kovács László Kovács The Idiot GJ George J. Morgan Hubert Jackson

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Why Cult

Virus-Carrying Rabbit

The film’s central plot device—a rabbit weaponized by Soviet spies—sets the tone for its off-the-wall premise.

Cowboy Spy Disguise

A Russian agent goes undercover in the U.S. disguised as a cowboy, blending Cold War intrigue with Western flair.

Psychotronic Cult Flavor

Tagged as a psychotronic, cult, and B-movie experience, this film leans hard into its independent, eccentric sensibility.

Spy vs. Counter-Spy Hijinks

Espionage and counter-espionage collide with comedic results as agents scramble to contain the viral rabbit plot.

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Questions from the Vault

When was The Nasty Rabbit released? +

The Nasty Rabbit was released in 1964.

Who directed The Nasty Rabbit? +

James Landis directed The Nasty Rabbit.

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.

Where can I watch The Nasty Rabbit? +

You can watch The Nasty Rabbit on SassyFlix.

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