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The Satan Bug

The price for uncovering the secret of the satan bug comes high - YOUR LIFE!
1965 | 114m | English

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A US government germ warfare lab has had an accident. The first theory is that one of the germs has been released and killed several scientists. The big fear is that a more virulent strain, named The Satan Bug because all life can be killed off by it should it escape, may have been stolen.
Release Date: Mar 26, 1965
Director: John Sturges
Writer: James Clavell, Alistair MacLean, Edward Anhalt
Genres: Science Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
Keywords suicide, california, robbery, based on novel or book, florida, biological weapon, thief, laboratory, escape, scientist, agent, biological warfare, virus, germ warfare
Production Companies The Mirisch Company
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Aug 10, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
George Maharis Lee Barrett
Richard Basehart Dr. Gregor Hoffman
Anne Francis Ann Williams
Dana Andrews Gen. Williams
John Larkin Dr. Leonard Michaelson
Richard Bull Eric Cavanaugh
Frank Sutton Henchman Donald
Ed Asner Henchman Veretti
Simon Oakland Tasserly
John Anderson Agent Reagan
John Clarke Guard Lt. Raskin
Hari Rhodes Guard Lt. Johnson
Martin Blaine Martin
Henry Beckman Dr. Baxter
Harry Lauter Fake SDI Agent
James Hong Dr. Yang
Russ Bender Desk Guard Mason
Harold Gould Dr. Ostrer (uncredited)
Lee Remick Waitress
William Bryant Lead Agent "X-Ray", drives car
James Doohan Second Agent "X-Ray", scratches hand
Michael Barrier Helicopter Pilot Henchman
Tol Avery Detective Captain at Baseball Stadium
John Hubbard Guard
Name Job
James Clavell Screenplay
Lynn Stalmaster Casting
Charles Vassar Set Decoration
Ferris Webster Editor
Herman A. Blumenthal Art Direction
Alistair MacLean Novel
Edward Anhalt Screenplay
Jerry Goldsmith Original Music Composer
John Sturges Director
Robert Surtees Director of Photography
Name Title
John Sturges Producer
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