Germany / Mar 26, 1965 / 12
The price for uncovering the secret of the satan bug comes high - YOUR LIFE!
1h 54min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ed Asner | Henchman Veretti |
| Simon Oakland | Tasserly |
| John Anderson | Agent Reagan |
| John Clarke | Guard Lt. Raskin |
| Hari Rhodes | Guard Lt. Johnson |
| Martin Blaine | Martin |
| Henry Beckman | Dr. Baxter |
| Harry Lauter | Fake SDI Agent |
| James Hong | Dr. Yang |
| Russ Bender | Desk Guard Mason |
| Harold Gould | Dr. Ostrer (uncredited) |
| Lee Remick | Waitress |
| William Bryant | Lead Agent "X-Ray", drives car |
| James Doohan | Second Agent "X-Ray", scratches hand |
| Michael Barrier | Helicopter Pilot Henchman |
| Tol Avery | Detective Captain at Baseball Stadium |
| John Hubbard | Guard |
Genres
Science FictionThrillerMystery
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Satan Bug |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | The Mirisch Company |
| Release date | 26 marzo 1965 |
| Production | John Sturges |
| Writer | James Clavell, Edward Anhalt, Alistair MacLean |
| Casting | Lynn Stalmaster |
| Editing | Ferris Webster |
| Cinematography | Robert Surtees |
| Assistant directors | John Sturges |
| Camera operators | Robert Surtees |
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| Additional photography | Robert Surtees |
| Production design | Herman A. Blumenthal, Charles Vassar |
| Art direction | Herman A. Blumenthal, Charles Vassar |
| Set decoration | Charles Vassar, Herman A. Blumenthal |
| Music | Jerry Goldsmith |
| Sound | Jerry Goldsmith |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Apr 14, 1965 / NR
Japan / Apr 18, 1965
United Kingdom / May 06, 1965 / PG / London
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Mexico / Dec 09, 1965
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