The Purple Monster Strikes (1945)
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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!
Director: Spencer Gordon Bennet, Fred C. Brannon
Genre: Action, Science Fiction
Runtime: 201 min
Release Date: October 6, 1945
Cast
- Roy Barcroft - The Purple Monster
- Dennis Moore - Craig Foster
- Linda Stirling - Sheila Layton
- James Craven - Dr. Cyrus Layton
- Bud Geary - Hodge Garrett
- Mary Moore - Marcia
- John Davidson - Emperor of Mars
- Joe Whitehead - Carl Stewart
- Emmett Vogan - Saunders
- George M. Carleton - Dr. Paul Meredith
Screenplay
- Royal K. Cole (Screenplay)
- Albert DeMond (Screenplay)
- Basil Dickey (Screenplay)
- Lynn Perkins (Screenplay)
- Joseph F. Poland (Screenplay)
Music: Mort Glickman
Cinematography: Bud Thackery
Editing: Cliff Bell Sr., Harold Minter
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $160,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Alien Invasion and First Contact, Alien Invasion and Human Resistance
Keywords
extraterrestrial, alien invasion, rocket ship, movie serial
More Films by Director: Spencer Gordon Bennet, Fred C. Brannon
More Films in Genre: Action, Science Fiction
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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!
- Who directed The Purple Monster Strikes?
- The Purple Monster Strikes was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, Fred C. Brannon.
- Who stars in The Purple Monster Strikes?
- The Purple Monster Strikes stars Roy Barcroft, Dennis Moore, Linda Stirling, James Craven, Bud Geary, Mary Moore.
- How long is The Purple Monster Strikes?
- The Purple Monster Strikes has a runtime of 3h 21m (201 minutes).
- What genre is The Purple Monster Strikes?
- The Purple Monster Strikes is a Action, Science Fiction film.
- What is the budget of The Purple Monster Strikes?
- The Purple Monster Strikes had a budget of $160,000.
- Where was The Purple Monster Strikes produced?
- The Purple Monster Strikes was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Purple Monster Strikes?
- The themes of The Purple Monster Strikes include: Alien Invasion and First Contact, Alien Invasion and Human Resistance.