The Satan Bug (1965): Cast & Plot
The Satan Bug is a 1965 sci-fi thriller directed by John Sturges, starring George Maharis as Lee Barrett, Richard Bull and Henry Beckman. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- John Sturges
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Mirisch Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Satan Bug About?
The premise of The Satan Bug without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a U.S. government germ‑warfare laboratory suffers an accident, a deadly pathogen is believed to have been released, killing several scientists. The greater danger looms that a far more lethal strain—dubbed the Satan Bug, capable of wiping out all life—has been stolen. Uncovering its secret could cost you your life. Time runs out as they search.
The Satan Bug Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- biological warfare
- germ warfare
- laboratory
- race against time
- mad scientist
- research station
- neo noir
- bioterrorism
- biohazard
- biological weapon
- virus
- psychotronic film
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- bioweapon
- aerial camera shot
- dead body in a swimming pool
- animated opening credits
- mojave california
- botulinum toxin
- head of security
- biological warfare laboratory
- government official
- doberman pinscher
- intelligence officer
- security test
- airborne virus
- conspiracy thriller
- wooden crate
- trailer park
- laboratory flask
- fake agent
- interstate freeway
- guard dog
- eccentric millionaire
- epidemic situation
- dodgers stadium
- structure fire
- suicide jump
- secret government agency
- suspense thriller
- survival thriller
- biotech sci fi
- whodunnit mystery
- military general
- heist crime
- taken as hostage
- psychological thriller
- dystopian sci fi
- breach of security
- police road block
- phoenix arizona
The Satan Bug Cast & Characters
George Maharis leads the cast as Lee Barrett, with Richard Bull as Eric Cavanaugh and Henry Beckman as Dr. Baxter. Directed by John Sturges; 24 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Sturges
- George Maharis as Lee Barrett
- Richard Bull as Eric Cavanaugh
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Henry Beckman as Dr. Baxter -
Richard Basehart as Dr. Gregor Hoffman
Also Starring in The Satan Bug
· 20 more- Dana Andrews Gen. Williams
- Anne Francis Ann Williams
- James Hong Dr. Yang
- Lee Remick Waitress
- Harold Gould Dr. Ostrer (uncredited)
- Simon Oakland Tasserly
- Ed Asner Henchman Veretti
- Harry Lauter Fake SDI Agent
- John Anderson Agent Reagan
- William Bryant Lead Agent "X-Ray", drives car
- John Hubbard Guard
- John Larkin Dr. Leonard Michaelson
- Russ Bender Desk Guard Mason
- James Doohan Second Agent "X-Ray", scratches hand
- Tol Avery Detective Captain at Baseball Stadium
- John Clarke Guard Lt. Raskin
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- Hari Rhodes Guard Lt. Johnson
- Michael Barrier Helicopter Pilot Henchman
- Martin Blaine Martin
- Frank Sutton Henchman Donald
More from John Sturges
More films directed by John Sturges, best-rated first: The Magnificent Seven, Hour of the Gun, The Eagle Has Landed and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
The Satan Bug Plot Summary
What happens in The Satan Bug from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lee Barrett, George Maharis, a former intelligence agent, is approached by a man offering him a job with a political group opposing bioweapons. The man proves to be an impersonator sent by Barrett’s former boss, Eric Cavanaugh, to test his loyalty, pulling him into a high-stakes game of deception and danger. Cavanaugh tasks Barrett with investigating the murder of the security chief and the disappearance of Dr. Baxter, the head scientist at Station Three, a secret bioweapons laboratory.
Full summary
The whole story of The Satan Bug, scene by scene
The Satan Bug Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Satan Bug ≣ 1965 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Satan Bug?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What was Lee Barrett's former profession before being recruited for the bioweapon case?
Cars in The Satan Bug
20 cars on screen, including the 1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Greenbrier and the 1963 Ford Fairlane 500.
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1961 Chevrolet Corvair 95 Greenbrier Important role -
1963 Ford Fairlane 500 Important role -
1963 Ford Galaxie Important role -
1964 Plymouth Savoy Important role
The Satan Bug Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Geheimagent Barrett greift ein” and “Stazione 3: top secret”.
- Also known as
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- Geheimagent Barrett greift ein
- Stazione 3: top secret
- Estación 3 ultrasecreta
- Pokoli találmány
- Bas 3 Top Secret
- Alarm fra center 3
- Station 3 : Ultra Secret
- Estación 3 ultrasecreto
- O Mundo Marcha Para o Fim
- A Sátán férge
- サタンバグ
- Kalmankoura
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- Ďábelský bacil
- Stazione 3 - Top Secret
- 最机密第三站
- Дьявольский микроб
- El virus de Satan
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Movies Like The Satan Bug
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Satan’s Satellites, Bug and Deadly Outbreak.
The Satan Bug FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Satan Bug, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Satan Bug?
The Satan Bug runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was The Satan Bug released?
The Satan Bug was released on March 26, 1965.
Who directed The Satan Bug?
The Satan Bug was directed by John Sturges.
More films by John Sturges Who is in the cast of The Satan Bug?
The Satan Bug stars George Maharis as Lee Barrett, Richard Bull as Eric Cavanaugh and Henry Beckman as Dr. Baxter, among 24 credited actors.
Does The Satan Bug have a post-credit scene?
No. The Satan Bug has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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