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The Satan Bug

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The Satan Bug
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1hr 54min
Genres:
Action,Sci-Fi
Release:
1965
Director:
John Sturges
Starring:
George Maharis, Richard Basehart, Anne Francis  ...more
Synopsis: Adapted from an Alistair MacLean novel, The Satan Bug is one of the best efforts in the "deadly virus at large" genre. Insane scientist Dr. Hoffman (Richard Basehart) steals several vials containing a lethal germ culture from a government lab. Hoffman has been unhinged by the notion of the government playing God and now it's his turn to do the same. Hot on his trail are Lee Barrett, a scientific investigator (George Maharis) and Ann, a general's daughter (Anne Francis). The climax, which seems to ... Full Synopsis
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Donald Guarisco, AMG Review
This sleek blend of espionage thriller and doomsday science fiction is tasteful and stylish, but lacks the inspiration and depth that separates the programmers from the classics. The main flaw of The Satan Bug is that it strains so hard for subtlety in its storytelling that it ultimately offers too little to occupy an audience. Despite the looming threat of worldwide extinction, the storyline never ... Full Review
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George Maharis
Lee Barrett
Richard Basehart
Dr. Hoffman
Anne Francis
Ann
Dana Andrews
The General
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