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.
16 movies · 2 shows
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
1970·6.1
The Dirtiest Game
1970·3.5
Body Fever
1969·5.8
The Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
1968·4.8
Mondo Hollywood
1967·6.7
Last of the American Hoboes
1967·4.5
Red Zone Cuba
1966·2.8
Motorpsycho!
1965·6.0
The Thrill Killers
1964·5.5
The Skydivers
1963·2.7
The Beast of Yucca Flats
1961·2.3
Cimarron
1960·6.2
The Jailbreakers
1960·5.0
T-Bird Gang
1959·5.0
Stakeout on Dope Street
1958·6.6
This Island Earth
1955·6.0