The Satan Bug

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The Satan Bug

1965,

1h 54m,

Sci-Fi

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250+ Ratings

Special Agent Lee Barrett (George Maharis) joins forces with Ann Williams (Anne Francis), a general's daughter, to recover a biological weapon stolen from a secret government lab. Learning that the pathogen could destroy all life on Earth, they focus their attention on a mysterious millionaire who may have orchestrated the theft. After annihilating a small town in Florida, the villain turns his attention to Los Angeles -- and the duo must race to stop the city's destruction.

Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

Jan 9, 2024

3/5

...there’s a modern film fighting to get out; Maharis does well as the proto-Bond hero, and some of the location work is ahead of its time...with just a few glass flasks and a serious tone, Sturges conjures up a grounded sci-fi drama for patient viewers.

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Sergio Benítez

Espinof

Aug 26, 2019

There is no talent in 'The Satan Bug' and there is a place for a clear mediocrity that tarnishes the entire film. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Sep 26, 2015

3/4

[UPDATED 2024 REVIEW] The Satan Bug was a soft performer and has largely been forgotten over time, but it's a natural watch for audiences in the mood for intelligent fare.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

May 11, 2014

C+

The slow-moving film was dull from the get-go and never picked up any momentum.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Aug 17, 2005

3/5

Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan

Nov 1, 2004

2/5

Best forgotten George Maharis thriller; weak John Sturges.

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George W

Oct 8, 2018

Stolidly directed, mostly in long shot, very talky thriller. Similar in theme and execution to Robert Wise's inferior Andromeda Strain. Hard to believe this is the work of John Sturges of Bad Day at Black Rock, The Great Escape and Hallelujah Trail.

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Richard Basehart

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Ann Williams

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Synopsis

Special Agent Lee Barrett (George Maharis) joins forces with Ann Williams (Anne Francis), a general's daughter, to recover a biological weapon stolen from a secret government lab. Learning that the pathogen could destroy all life on Earth, they focus their attention on a mysterious millionaire who may have orchestrated the theft. After annihilating a small town in Florida, the villain turns his attention to Los Angeles -- and the duo must race to stop the city's destruction.

Director: John Sturges
Producer: John Sturges
Screenwriter: James Clavell, Edward Anhalt
Distributor: United Artists
Production Co: Mirisch Corporation
Genre: Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 14, 1965, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 31, 2016
Runtime: 1h 54m

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