A germ that could destroy life on Earth is stolen from a biological warfare lab and the thief threatens to release it into the open, prompting a security officer to act.
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Title: The Satan Bug (1965)
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| George Maharis | ... | Lee Barrett | |
| Richard Basehart | ... | Dr. Gregor Hoffman | |
| Anne Francis | ... | Ann Williams | |
| Dana Andrews | ... | Gen. Williams | |
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John Larkin | ... | Dr. Leonard Michaelson |
| Richard Bull | ... | Eric Cavanaugh | |
| Frank Sutton | ... | Donald | |
| Edward Asner | ... | Veretti (as Ed Asner) | |
| Simon Oakland | ... | Tasserly | |
| John Anderson | ... | Agent Reagan | |
| John Clarke | ... | Lt. Raskin | |
| Hari Rhodes | ... | Lt. Johnson | |
| Martin Blaine | ... | Martin | |
| Henry Beckman | ... | Dr. Baxter | |
| Harry Lauter | ... | Fake SDI Agent | |
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A germ warfare lab has had an accident. The first theory is that one of the nasty germs has gotten free 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. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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biological warfare | germ warfare | laboratory | race against time | mad scientist |Taglines:
The price for uncovering the secret of the satan bug comes high - YOUR LIFE!Parents Guide:
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Agent Reagan: [getting out of helicopter] Thanks.
Helicopter pilot: Yes sir.
Agent Reagan: See you.
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It might have been better for all concerned had the helicopter pilot attacked Barratt after the helicopter landed. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Agent Reagan: [getting out of helicopter] Thanks.
Helicopter pilot: Yes sir.
Agent Reagan: See you.
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EnglishRelease Date:
26 March 1965 (West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
The Satan Bug See more »Filming Locations:
Samuel Goldwyn Studios - 7200 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA See more »Edit
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$6,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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This movie was a little film when it was released. No big stars but many familiar character actors in this simple movie about a maniac who has stolen a dangerous germ from a US government lab. The maniac is now threatening to release this pathogen and he must be found and stopped before all life on the planet is obliterated.
It's a simple enough plot but it is carried off so well. It's an intelligent movie that will appeal to someone who wants something different as well as a movie that doesn't insult your intelligence.
A somewhat similar and equally engaging film is The Andromeda Strain. Both are well worth your time.