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. 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. Movie typography from the satan bug 1965, directed by john sturges, starring george maharis, richard basehart, anne francis, dana andrews, john larkin home 19201924. Total number of members who have this title in their. The satan bug 1 hours and 54 minutes movie a germ warfare lab has had an accident. Before kino lorbers new highdef bluray, home video audiences were stuck with mgms poor manufacturedupondemand dvd, enhanced for widescreen but up. Movie typography from the satan bug 1965, directed by john sturges, starring george maharis, richard basehart, anne francis, dana andrews, john larkin. A germ that could destroy life on earth is stolen from a. Satan bug, the soundtrack details home explore movies explore composers resource directory forums contact us about us search on. But the big fear is that a more virulent strain, named the satan bug, may have been stolen. The satan bug 1965 is one of the first science fiction scores in jerry goldsmiths career, the predecessor of such landmarks as planet of the apes, the illustrated man, the mephisto waltz, capricorn one and alien it is also a recording long thought to be lost, and that is in some ways still trueplease see below. 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. Staring george maharis, richard basehart, dana andrews and anne francis. The satan bug 1965 crime, mystery, scifi directed by john.
A germ that could destroy life on earth is stolen from a biological warfare lab and the thief threatens to release it into the open, prompting a security officer to act. Tv star george maharis route 66 attempted to be an epidemiological james bond when he slipped on an isolation suit, and hunted down. The satan bug 1965 is a science fiction film in which a us government germ warfare lab has had an accident. The satan bug is a firstperson narrative thriller novel written by scottish author alistair maclean. Download pandemic movies infect the swingin sixties courtesy of the satan bug a 1965 spy caper that becomes the second installment of now playings viral outbreak retrospective. 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. The satan bug soundtrack cd details and availability. Download the satan bug 1965 full movie in tamil free 1080p. 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 satan bug 1965 is one of the first science fiction scores in jerry goldsmiths career, the predecessor of such landmarks as planet of the apes, the illustrated man, the mephisto waltz, capricorn one and alien. The tamarind seed 1974 full movie starring julie andrews and omar sharif duration. The satan bug 1965 original trailer hd 1080p youtube. The satan bug is a very competent treatment of a cbw chemical and biological warfare nightmare scenario. At long last the satan bug 1965, director john sturgess film of ian stuarts a pseudonym used twice by alistair maclean 1962 novel, adapted by james clavell, can at last be appreciated as the aboveaverage science fiction thriller it is.
This film was released in 1965 and the bluray dvd restores the color and. May 30, 2007 the satan bug soundtrack cd details and availability. It was belonged by imaginative coordinator boubelova kaaya, released by mahala sanel and stressed by gaaza entertainment. Star george maharis is a colorless leading man but vets richard. Anne francis, dana andrews, john larkin, richard bull producer. Not one of director sturges better efforts, this science fiction thriller has maharis as a former government agent called in to investigate.
Released 1965, the satan bug stars georgemaharis, richardbasehart, annefrancis, danaandrews the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 54 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic. With george maharis, richard basehart, anne francis, dana andrews. 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 60s and early 7. 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. Somebody steals from a defense fortress a flask of the deadliest bugs ever developed.
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. 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 60s and early 70s. A close viewing reveals occasional gaps in logic that i certainly didnt notice during my first two or three viewings. The satan bug 1965 is one of the first science fiction scores in jerry goldsmiths career, the predecessor of such landmarks as planet of the apes, the illustrated man, the mephisto waltz, capricorn one and alien it is also a recording long thought to be lost, and that is in some ways. The big fear is that a more virulent strain, named the. While not the best macleanbased film, its definitely worth a. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. The kl studio classics bluray of the satan bug looks great.
The satan bug 1965 the movie title stills collection. It was originally published in 1962 under the pseudonym ian stuart. George maharis is there to try to track down the baddies, as is anne forbidden planet francis. The satan bug 1965 movies based on alistair macleans novels tend. Many details are far more exacting than what was the norm for the time. Still, the story is diverting in a very 1960s, suitsandskinny. The stories dont ever meet, but we are supposed to draw parallels about violence and empowerment or something like that. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. View cd page at fsm site more details archival edition containing sound effectsplease read carefully. For 1965, the satan bug more than delivers sophisticated high tech thriller action. Film casting list, boxoffice, free download movie hdposter and buy bluray dvd mm52. Alarms start flashing all the way from california to washington when station 3, a topsecret, ultrahighsecurity research facility, is broken into.
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The original trailer in high definition of the satan bug directed by john sturges and starring george maharis, richard basehart, anne francis. It was originally published in 1962 under the pseudonym ian stuart, and later republished under macleans own name. Review of the 1965 movie the satan bug, based on the alistair maclean novel. Picture is razorsharp for the most part and the bright, vivid color scheme is nicely represented. The satan bug 1965 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. John sturges 1965 film flaunts cold war thrills and strangelovian plot turns worthy of an alistair maclean novel which is just where the story came from. Tv star george maharis route 66 attempted to be an epidemiological james bond when he slipped on an isolation suit, and hunted down the reclusive billionaire who. It is interesting as a early run on robert wises the andromeda strain which it resembles more than a little. Before kino lorbers new highdef bluray, home video audiences were stuck with mgms poor manufactured.
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