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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| 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 | |
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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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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
26 March 1965 (West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
Geheimagent Barrett greift ein 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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Agent Reagan: [getting out of helicopter] Thanks.
Helicopter pilot: Yes sir.
Agent Reagan: See you.
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In the scene in the jazz club where Lee Barrett is introduced, the waitress that tells him he has a phone call is played by Lee Remick in an uncredited cameo role. See more »Goofs
At the climax, some long shots of the helicopter show the right side's door missing before the fight between Barrett and the pilot knocks it off. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Agent Reagan: [getting out of helicopter] Thanks.
Helicopter pilot: Yes sir.
Agent Reagan: See you.
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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.