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The Satan Bug

The Satan Bug

The price for uncovering the secret of the satan bug comes high - YOUR LIFE!

19656.11h 54m

Overview

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.

Directed by John Sturges
Written by Edward Anhalt, James Clavell, Alistair MacLean
Produced by John Sturges
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Top Cast

George Maharis

George Maharis

Lee Barrett

Richard Basehart

Richard Basehart

Dr. Gregor Hoffman

Anne Francis

Anne Francis

Ann Williams

Dana Andrews

Dana Andrews

Gen. Williams

John Larkin

John Larkin

Dr. Leonard Michaelson

Richard Bull

Richard Bull

Eric Cavanaugh

Frank Sutton

Frank Sutton

Henchman Donald

Ed Asner

Ed Asner

Henchman Veretti

Simon Oakland

Simon Oakland

Tasserly

John Anderson

John Anderson

Agent Reagan

Themes & Keywords

floridasuicidecaliforniabiological weaponrobberybased on novel or bookescapethieflaboratoryscientistagentbiological warfarevirusgerm warfare

About The Satan Bug

The Satan Bug is a science fiction, thriller, mystery film released in 1965 exploring themes of florida, suicide, california, biological weapon, robbery, based on novel or book. Directed by John Sturges, it stars George Maharis, Richard Basehart, Anne Francis. 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.

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