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The Satan Bug
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The Satan Bug

1965-03-26 · 114 min · ★ 6.1

Science Fiction · Thriller · Mystery

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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Directors
John Sturges
Production companies
The Mirisch Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

George MaharisGeorge MaharisLee Barrett
Richard BasehartRichard BasehartDr. Gregor Hoffman
Anne FrancisAnne FrancisAnn Williams
Dana AndrewsDana AndrewsGen. Williams
John LarkinJohn LarkinDr. Leonard Michaelson
Richard BullRichard BullEric Cavanaugh
Frank SuttonFrank SuttonHenchman Donald
Ed AsnerEd AsnerHenchman Veretti
Simon OaklandSimon OaklandTasserly
John AndersonJohn AndersonAgent Reagan
John ClarkeJohn ClarkeGuard Lt. Raskin
Hari RhodesHari RhodesGuard Lt. Johnson
Martin BlaineMartin
Henry BeckmanHenry BeckmanDr. Baxter
Harry LauterHarry LauterFake SDI Agent
James HongJames HongDr. Yang
Russ BenderRuss BenderDesk Guard Mason
Harold GouldHarold GouldDr. Ostrer (uncredited)
Lee RemickLee RemickWaitress
William BryantWilliam BryantLead Agent "X-Ray", drives car

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