The Satan Bug

Name: The Satan Bug
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1965-03-26
Duration: 1 h 54 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: George Maharis, Richard Basehart, Anne Francis, Dana Andrews, John Larkin

1965·Movie·NR·114 min·★ 6.1(58)

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

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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About The Satan Bug

The Satan Bug is a 1965 English-language science fiction, thriller and mystery film directed by John Sturges. The cast is led by George Maharis, Richard Basehart, Anne Francis. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.

The Satan Bug was produced by The Mirisch Company and made in United States of America. It was released on March 26, 1965, and carries a NR certification.

Director: John Sturges
Writers: Edward Anhalt, James Clavell
Release date: March 26, 1965
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: The Mirisch Company

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The Satan Bug cast & crew

The Satan Bug was directed by John Sturges and written by Edward Anhalt and James Clavell.

The cast features George Maharis as Lee Barrett, Richard Basehart as Dr. Gregor Hoffman, Anne Francis as Ann Williams, Dana Andrews as Gen. Williams, John Larkin as Dr. Leonard Michaelson, and Richard Bull as Eric Cavanaugh.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Robert Surtees, and it was produced by John Sturges.

Is The Satan Bug worth watching?

The Satan Bug holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 58 ratings, a solidly received science fiction films.

At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy science fiction, thriller, and mystery, The Satan Bug is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Satan Bug

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