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The Satan Bug (1965)

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Release Date: Mar 26, 1965 Wide

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Adapted from an Alistair MacLean novel, The Satan Bug is one of the best efforts in the "deadly virus at large" genre. Insane scientist Dr. Hoffman (Richard Basehart) steals several vials containing a lethal germ culture from a government lab. Hoffman has been unhinged by the notion of the government playing God and now it's his turn to do the same. Hot on his trail are Lee Barrett, a scientific investigator (George Maharis) and Ann, a general's daughter (Anne Francis). The climax, which seems

Unrated, 1 hr. 54 min.

Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: John Sturges

Written By: Edward Anhalt, James Clavell

In Theaters: Mar 26, 1965 Wide

On DVD: Jul 30, 1996

Cast

George Maharis
Lee Barrett
Richard Basehart
Dr. Hoffman
Anne Francis
Ann
Dana Andrews
The General
Edward Asner
Veretti
Frank Sutton
Donald
John Larkin
Michaelson
Richard Bull
Cavanaugh
Martin Blaine
Martin
John Anderson
Reagan
Russ Bender
Mason
Hari
Johnson
John Clarke
Raskin
Simon Oakland
Tasserly
Harold Gould
Dr. Ostrer
James Hong
Dr. Yang
Henry Beckman
Dr. Baxter
James Doohan
Bit
Harry Lauter
Fake SDI Agent
John Newton

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Best forgotten George Maharis thriller; weak John Sturges.

November 1, 2004 Comment

Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan Source: Kansas City Kansan

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Solving the mysteries and strong acting keep you interested, even at moments the science may seem a little silly.

September 28, 2007

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Suspenseful with a good score, fine production and a very interesting story. It is a little too long but I never lost interest. Good cast, effective cinematography. A good movie.

April 9, 2009