The Satan Bug (1965)

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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.

• Released: 1965-03-26
• Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery
• Runtime: 1h 54m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.1/10 from 58 votes

Directed by John Sturges.

Top cast

• 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
• Richard Bull as Eric Cavanaugh
• Frank Sutton as Henchman Donald
• Ed Asner as Henchman Veretti
• Simon Oakland as Tasserly
• John Anderson as Agent Reagan

Full cast & crew

Where to watch The Satan Bug

• United States: stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, ScreenPix Apple TV channel, ScreenPix Amazon Channel

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