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THE SIXTH FINGER
On a hill overlooking a Welsh mining town the science of genetics has been astoundingly advanced. Professor Mather has invented a machine which, through high frequency electronics working on a molecular level, will speed up the process of evolution.
A young miner volunteers to be the first human subject for the machine.
The first jolt of power seems to have an instant effect on him.
Immediately he has more intelligence and understanding, and his body
evolves as well. His forehead is higher, his eyes brighter and his
fingers, long and sensitive, now have three joints instead of two. And the
stub of a sixth finger begins to grow. The evolution continues until he
represents man of one million years in the future -- he is translucent and
lives by photosynthesis.
Directed by: James Goldstone Written by: Ellis St. Joseph
Starring:DAVID McCALLUM (Gwyllm Griffiths), EDWARD MULHARE (Prof. Mathers), JILL HAWORTH (Cathy), CONSTANCE CAVENDISH (Gert the Bread), NORA MARLOWE (Mrs. Ives), ROBERT DOYLE (Wilt Morgan), CHUCK HAYWARD (1st Deputy) and GEORGE PELLIN (2nd Deputy)