Hoffman richard basehart, he learns that the satan bug is so deadly that it could possibly set. Learning that the pathogen could destroy all life on earth, they focus their attention on a mysterious millionaire who may have orchestrated the theft. The tamarind seed 1974 full movie starring julie andrews and omar sharif duration. The first theory is that one of the nasty germs has gotten free and killed several scientists. The plague plot is a subgenre of horror thats become as common as zombie movies. One such killer bacteria, dubbed the satan bug by its creators, is so deadly that just a. The satan bug 1965 crime, mystery, scifi directed by john sturges.
As the film opens, we see that the setting has switched from the english countryside to a californian desert. The satan bug is a 1965 american science fiction suspense film from united artists, produced and directed by john sturges, that stars george maharis, richard. Fort defiance 1951 full length western movie duration. But over half a century ago, hollywood wasnt churning out tales of the disease apocalypse and deadly black goo. Anderson, one of whom knows a lot more than hes telling about why the satan bug was stolen. The satan bug 1965 stream and watch online moviefone. The satan bug 1965 crime, mystery, scifi directed by john.
This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 1965 movies 1965. This sometimes overlooked gem has now become available on blu ray finally after so many years this fine film gets remastered to blu ray and it looks. Time under fire full movie jeff fahey, bryan cranston. Watch the satan bug online stream full movie directv. Stolen are 1200 grams of botulinus, and the only extant culture of a new designer virus. The big fear is that a more virulent strain, named the. The original trailer in high definition of the satan bug directed by john sturges and starring george maharis, richard basehart, anne francis. The theft takes place at station three, a top secret u. Sturges wanted something exciting, huge, with thousands of cars glued into a behemoth traffic jam. 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. After annihilating a small town in florida, the villain turns. The satan bug is a film about the theft of germ cultures for the purpose of bioterrorism.
The price for uncovering the secret of the satan bug comes high your life the satan bug 1965 is a science fiction film in which a us government germ warfare lab has had an accident. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Marshall in a similar role, and look for an early ed asner as one of his thugs. Released 1965, the satan bug stars george maharis, richard basehart, anne francis, dana andrews the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 54 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic. 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. No one cared about making this movie good, so no one should care about watching it.
Special agent lee barrett george maharis joins forces with ann williams anne francis, a generals daughter, to recover a biological weapon stolen from a secret government lab. I had read the book when i saw this, and i think i transferred much of the tension of the book to the screen subconsciously. There are the parts with the rapey addicts and the parts with yoko ono, who only says about five words in this entire movie. A history of our obsession with the disease apocalypse. John sturgess science fiction suspense thriller the satan bug, previously available on home video in laserdisc, vhs, and mediocrequality mod dvd editions, finally makes its welcome debut on the bluray format in a beautiful, newly remastered transfer from kino lorber as part of their studio classics line. Discover what genre the satan bug, 1965, directed by john sturges, with george maharis, richard basehart, anne francis, belongs at turner classic movies. His character, of course, is brilliant, brave, and very well educated. I think one of the things i like best about this film is its. Rogue male movie in full length, classic feature film full movies for free duration.
This film was released in 1965 and the bluray dvd restores the color and sound. The satan bug was a soft performer and has largely been forgotten over time, but its a natural watch for audiences in the mood for intelligent fare. Hoffman richard basehart explains that its not just the botulinums that may be missing, which somehow doesnt rattle barrett george maharis in the satan bug, 1965 view the tcmdb entry for the satan bug 1965. This is an enjoyable and nervewracking thriller of an inside robbery as a top secret germ warfare lab and the theft of enough deadly bacteria the satan bug to kill a city. This film was released in 1965 and the bluray dvd restores the color and. Cast and crew credits for the satan bug, 1965, directed by john sturges, with george maharis, richard basehart, anne francis, at turner classic movies. It is so virulent that it kills within a few seconds. One such killer bacteria, dubbed the satan bug by its creators, is so deadly that.
It was also one of the first espionage films to follow the lead of the wildly popular james bond films that set the tone for actionadventure films of the. Palm springs location the satan bug 1965 discussion. Aug 12, 2007 briefed by the general dana andrews in charge of the investigation and one of its developers, dr. Read the full synopsis of the satan bug, 1965, directed by john sturges, with george maharis, richard basehart, anne francis, at turner classic movies. In this case the madman is richard basehart cross reference e. George maharis in the satan bug 1965 dana andrews in the satan bug 1965 george maharis. The satan bug 1965 approved 114 min scifi, thriller 26 march 1965. The satan bug 1965 frequently asked questions imdb.
The satan bug 1965 special agent lee barrett george maharis joins forces with ann williams anne francis, a generals daughter, to recover a biological weapon stolen from a secret government lab. The life and films of john sturges wisconsin film studies. Pdf download jock sturges new work 19962000 pdf full ebook. When the vault is opened, barrett discovers that a full case of. The satan bug is een amerikaanse thriller uit 1965 onder regie van john sturges. I first saw this movie in 1965 as a kid and loved it, saw it again a couple of years ago and found it equally good. Every time i watch that scene i think that the vast expanse of desert is now wall to wall subdivision, shopping malls andor wind generators. Jul 15, 2010 the satan bug john sturges 111 trailersdaculto. The satan bug 1965 original trailer hd 1080p youtube.
The satan bug is a 1965 american science fiction suspense film from united artists, produced and directed by john sturges, that stars george maharis, richard basehart, anne francis, and dana andrews. Then again, this movie isnt far removed from so much of whats wrong with our current global society, so maybe a remake isnt such a hot idea after all. You can watch the satan bug online on videoondemand services netflix, paytv or movie theatres with original audio in english. The satan bug 1965 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The satan bug is an intriguing mixture of random plot alterations and welltuned reproductions of scenes from the book. The satan bug 1965 approved 114 min scifi, thriller 26 march. The movie has secret government labs, fantastic killing viruses, and secret. Widescreen opening credits from the satan bug 1965. The screenplay by james clavell and edward anhalt was loosely based on the 1962 novel of the same name by alistair maclean, written under the pseudonym ian stuart. There is no talent in the satan bug and there is a place for a clear mediocrity that tarnishes the entire film.
The satan bug 1965 is a science fiction film in which a us government germ warfare lab has had an accident. The riverdale cast talks going full hedwig and barchie being a little more. The satan bug 1965 the movie title stills collection. Find release information for the satan bug 1965 john sturges on allmovie. Other very good virus movies over the years would be made.
The first theory is that one of the germs has been released and killed several scientists. Movie typography from the satan bug 1965, directed by john sturges, starring george maharis, richard basehart, anne francis, dana andrews, john larkin. The satan bug 1965 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and. He plays his role with understated ease and confidence. I enjoy the scene early in the movie where frank sutton drives to the hillside home to meet the psycho partner, ed asner. Below the house is the sprawling desert of 1965 with a mountain range in the distant view. Alarms start flashing all the way from california to washington when station 3, a topsecret, ultrahighsecurity research facility, is broken into and a group of flasks containing two deadly. About five years before the andromeda strain, came the satan bug, a biological thriller with a stellar cast and background music that set the mood for a tense, exciting almost end of the world movie that i also hope gets its reward to remastered to dvd so others may enjoy this classic from 1965. If released, the virus would encircle the globe and destroy mankind in a matter of months. The satan bug is an airborne, unkillable, selfpropagating virus that was developed as a biochemical weapon. The satan bug is a 1965 american science fiction suspense film from united artists, produced and directed by john sturges, that. Time under fire full movie jeff fahey, bryan cranston duration.
For 1965, the satan bug more than delivers sophisticated high tech thriller action. Widescreen opening credits from the satan bug 1965 duration. Overview full credits full synopsis notes music screenplay info original print info genre keywords. Alarms start flashing all the way from california to washington when station 3, a topsecret, ultrahighsecurity research facility, is broken into and a group of flasks containing two deadly viruses, one of them nicknamed the satan bug possibly unstoppable, are stolen.