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The Purple Monster Strikes (1945)

NR · 1945-10-06 · 3h 21m · EN
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A Martian invader crashes his spaceship conveniently close to the workshop of a scientist who is developing an interplanetary craft. If the extraterrestrial Purple Monster can complete the rocket ship and return to Mars, he will be able to start a full-scale invasion of Earth. Good thing Craig Foster sets out to thwart the Monster's mission!

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Spencer Gordon BennetDirectorFred C. BrannonDirector
Budget
$160K

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Top billed cast

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Roy BarcroftRoy BarcroftThe Purple MonsterDennis MooreDennis MooreCraig FosterLinda StirlingLinda StirlingSheila LaytonJames CravenJames CravenDr. Cyrus LaytonBud GearyBud GearyHodge GarrettMary MooreMary MooreMarciaJohn DavidsonJohn DavidsonEmperor of MarsJoe WhiteheadJoe WhiteheadCarl StewartEmmett VoganEmmett VoganSaundersGeorge M. CarletonGeorge M. CarletonDr. Paul MeredithKenne DuncanKenne DuncanCharles MitchellRosemonde JamesRosemonde JamesHelen

Keywords

Alien invasionExtraterrestrialMovie serialRocket ship

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Science FictionTheme affinityAlien Invasion · Extraterrestrial · Movie SerialPacingAction · LongDirector preference458971 · 313583Actor preference312774 · 153373 · 475292Country preferenceUs

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What is The Purple Monster Strikes about?

A Martian invader crashes his spaceship conveniently close to the workshop of a scientist who is developing an interplanetary craft. If the extraterrestrial Purple Monster can complete the rocket ship and return to Mars, he will be able to start a full-scale invasion of Earth. Good thing Craig Foster sets out to thwart the Monster's mission!

How long is The Purple Monster Strikes?

The Purple Monster Strikes has a runtime of 201 minutes.