The satan bug 1965 is a science fiction film in which a us government germ warfare lab has had an accident. 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 satan bug soundtrack 1965 the moviemusic store. But the big fear is that a more virulent strain, named the satan bug, may have been stolen. Total number of members who have this title in their. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the satan bug near you. The big fear is that a more virulent strain, named the satan bug because all. Region 2 this dvd may not be viewable outside europe. View cd page at fsm site more details archival edition containing sound effectsplease read carefully.
Special government investigator lee barrett is sent to station three, a topsecret biological research installation in the desert, to investigate the disappearance of a flask which contains a newlydiscovered virus known as the satan bug and of several flasks of botulinus organism. 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. Movie typography from the satan bug 1965, directed by john sturges, starring george maharis, richard basehart, anne francis, dana andrews, john larkin home 19201924. 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.
The first theory is that one of the germs has been released and killed several scientists. 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. 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 original trailer hd 1080p youtube. For all the talented people who worked on or in the satan bug, a. Guns of navarone or far more frequent misses nearly all others ive watched. Even before the beasts of satan murders became public knowledge, there was some fearmongering in italy about satanism. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. 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. The satan bug 1965 stream and watch online moviefone. The satan bug by alistair maclean is an old fashioned spy romp, with an agent sent, somewhat circuitously, to investigate and recover a deadly virus from a top secret chemical research establishment. The satan bug soundtrack from 2007, composed by jerry goldsmith. The screenplay by james clavell and edward anhalt was loosely based on the 1962 novel of the same name by alistair maclean, written under the pseudonym ian stuart.
The satan bug is set set in the middle of the last century, so you have to come in to the read with that in mind. George maharis, richard basehart, anne francis language. Before kino lorbers new highdef bluray, home video audiences were stuck with mgms poor manufacturedupondemand dvd, enhanced for widescreen but up. The satan bug is a superior suspense melodrama and should keep audiences on the edge of their seats despite certain unexplained, confusing elements which tend to make plot at times difficult to. The best movies of 1965 picked by critics and filmmakers and sorted by rank. The first theory is that one of the nasty germs has gotten free and killed several scientists. The nature of the threat involved and the way media and communications work feels almost alien in this modern age of 24hour news channels and social networks. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. A germ that could destroy life on earth is stolen from a. 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. It is interesting as a early run on robert wises the andromeda strain which it resembles more than a little. The satan bug soundtrack cd details and availability. Pdf download jock sturges new work 19962000 pdf full ebook. When eight bells toll full movie full hd movies for free flick vault duration.
A nerveracking chase to recover flasks of a lethal virus which were stolen from a government lab by a deranged and dangerous scientist. 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. It was originally published in 1962 under the pseudonym ian stuart. 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. Its an easy read although theres a few too many characters and roles to remember, especially at the start of the book and the pace never lets. The satan bug 1965 the movie title stills collection.
The satan bug is a 1965 american science fiction suspense film from united artists, produced and directed by john sturges, that. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the satan bug. Staring george maharis, richard basehart, dana andrews and anne francis. 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. Geheimagent barrett greift ein the satan bug 1965 spanische import. Here are some articles about satanism, primarily italian satanism, which were published back in 1996 in the catholic newsletter 30 days published in newton, new jersey, usa. With george maharis, richard basehart, anne francis, dana andrews. The satan bug brings a talented cast the new york times. The similarities may be coincidental, but even ian fleming graded such things in steps.
I had read the book when i saw this, and i think i transferred much of the tension of the book to the screen subconsciously. The satan bug 1965 movies based on alistair macleans novels tend to be either rare hits e. The satan bug 1965 approved 114 min scifi, thriller 26 march. See the article in its original context from april 15, 1965. Picture is razorsharp for the most part and the bright, vivid color scheme is nicely represented. The satan bug is a firstperson narrative thriller novel written by scottish author alistair maclean. The satan bug does indeed appear to lift the basic premise and more from the littleseen germ warfare thriller counterblast, a british film from 1948. 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. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. George maharis celebrity profile check out the latest george maharis photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes.
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