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Peter M. Thompson
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Peter M. Thompson

1920 – 2001 · Ottumwa, Iowa, USA · Active 1947–1965

Peter M. Thompson, active in the 1960s, is best known for his role in Monster a Go-Go! (1965), a film that exemplifies the absurdity and charm of grindhouse cinema. In this bizarre tale, he contributes to the film's offbeat narrative, which has garnered a cult following over the years. Thompson's performance reflects the era's experimental spirit, making Monster a Go-Go! a fascinating entry in the realm of exploitation films.

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Monster a Go-Go!

Monster a Go-Go!

1965 ★ 2.1
as Dr. Chris Manning

American astronaut Frank Douglas mysteriously disappears from his spacecraft as it parachutes to Earth. He is apparently replaced by or turned into a large, radioactive, humanoid monster. A team of scientists and military men attempt to capture the monster.

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Filmography

17 credits
1960s 2 credits
1965
Monster a Go-Go! as Dr. Chris Manning
Movie ★ 2.3
1960
Who Was That Lady? as F.B.I. Man (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1950s 12 credits
1955
A Yank in Ermine as Joe Turner
Movie ★ 6.0
1955
Fury in Paradise as (as Peter Thompson)
Movie ★ 6.7
1951
Santa Fe as Tom Canfield
Movie ★ 6.8
1951
Smuggler's Gold as Frank Warren
Movie ★ 7.0
1951
Movie ★ 6.1
1951
Movie ★ 5.5
1951
Ridin' the Outlaw Trail as Sheriff Tom Chapman (as Peter Thompson)
Movie ★ 10.0
1951
Fort Savage Raiders as Lt. James Sutter
Movie ★ 9.0
1950
The Flying Missile as Lieutenant Commander
Movie ★ 5.3
1950
Father of the Bride as Usher (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1950
Mystery Street as Law Student (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1950
Movie ★ 7.5
1940s 3 credits
1947
A Double Life as Asst. Stage Manager
Movie ★ 6.4
1947
Movie ★ 6.2
1947
Buck Privates Come Home as GI Buddy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4