The Purple Monster Strikes (1945): Cast & Plot
The Purple Monster Strikes is a 1945 sci-fi action film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and Fred C. Brannon, starring Roy Barcroft as The Purple Monster, John Davidson and Dennis Moore. It runs 3 hours 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 21m (201 min)
- Directors
- Spencer Gordon Bennet and Fred C. Brannon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Purple Monster Strikes About?
The premise of The Purple Monster Strikes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a Martian invader’s ship crashes near a scientist’s workshop, the alien—known as the Purple Monster—seizes the opportunity to finish a prototype interplanetary rocket. If he returns to Mars, an invasion of Earth would begin. Engineer Craig Foster races to stop his plan.
The Purple Monster Strikes Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- color in title
- four word title
- martian
- spacecraft
- space alien
- alien invasion
- spaceship
- bound and gagged
- woman bound and gagged
- secret service agent
- impostor
- tied to a chair
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- observatory
- man assumes someone else's identty
The Purple Monster Strikes Cast & Characters
Roy Barcroft leads the cast as The Purple Monster, with John Davidson as Emperor of Mars and Dennis Moore as Craig Foster. Directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and Fred C. Brannon; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Co-director Fred C. Brannon
- Roy Barcroft as The Purple Monster
- John Davidson as Emperor of Mars
- Dennis Moore as Craig Foster
- James Craven as Dr. Cyrus Layton
Also Starring in The Purple Monster Strikes
· 9 more- Linda Stirling Sheila Layton
- Bud Geary Hodge Garrett
- Emmett Vogan Saunders
- Kenne Duncan Charles Mitchell
- George M. Carleton Dr. Paul Meredith
- Joe Whitehead Carl Stewart
- Mary Moore Marcia
- Rosemonde James Helen
- Monte Hale Dr. Harvey
More from Spencer Gordon Bennet and Fred C. Brannon
More films directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and Fred C. Brannon: The Atomic Submarine, Satan’s Satellites, Devil Goddess and Killer Ape.
The Purple Monster Strikes Plot Summary
What happens in The Purple Monster Strikes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Cyrus Layton, a diligent astronomer, works late in his remote observatory, pushing forward with a revolutionary airplane design that could someday bridge air travel and space exploration. One quiet night, he believes he witnesses a meteorite touchdown far in the distance and quickly calls his niece to bring in Sheila Layton and help analyze the strange find. With a growing sense of urgency, he sets off toward the potential crater, hoping to gather data that could accelerate his project. Instead, he stumbles upon a crashed spaceship and a lone pilot who claims to be from the planet Mars.
Full summary
The whole story of The Purple Monster Strikes, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Purple Monster Strikes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the astronomer who discovers the crashed spaceship?
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Movies Like The Purple Monster Strikes
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Invaders from Mars, It! The Terror from Beyond Space and Mars Attacks the World.
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Invaders from Mars 1953 -
It! The Terror from Beyond Space 1958 -
Mars Attacks the World 1938 -
Flight to Mars 1951 -
The Angry Red Planet 1959 -
Crimson Force 2005 -
The Astounding She-Monster 1957 -
Purple People Eater 1988 -
Project Viper 2002 -
It Conquered the World 1956 -
Purple People Eater 1988 -
Purple Death from Outer Space 1966
The Purple Monster Strikes FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Purple Monster Strikes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Purple Monster Strikes?
The Purple Monster Strikes runs 3 hours 21 minutes (201 minutes).
When was The Purple Monster Strikes released?
The Purple Monster Strikes was released on October 6, 1945.
Who directed The Purple Monster Strikes?
The Purple Monster Strikes was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and Fred C. Brannon.
More films by Spencer Gordon Bennet Who is in the cast of The Purple Monster Strikes?
The Purple Monster Strikes stars Roy Barcroft as The Purple Monster, John Davidson as Emperor of Mars and Dennis Moore as Craig Foster, among 13 credited actors.
Does The Purple Monster Strikes have a post-credit scene?
No. The Purple Monster Strikes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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