The satan bug was a soft performer and has largely been forgotten over time, but its a natural watch for audiences in the mood for intelligent fare. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the satan bug with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Aside from the source novels author, the aforementioned alistair maclean, the screenwriters of. The satan bug is a great mix of adventure, espionage, and mystery. 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. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. 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 viruses, one of them nicknamed the satan bug possibly unstoppable, are stolen. These are the biting midges of the genus culicoides. The only other source for the satan bug recording is a monaural musicandeffects track which was isolated on a 1996 laserdisc of the film. Michael schlesinger is widely acknowledged as the dean of classic film distributors, having worked for more than 25 years at mgm, paramount and sony, keeping hundreds of vintage movies in theatrical release and later dvd, and instigating the restoration of many more, including the completion of orson welles 1942 documentary its all true some 50 years later. 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. Stolen are 1200 grams of botulinus, and the only extant culture of a new designer virus.
Aside from the source novels author, the aforementioned alistair maclean, the screenwriters of the satan bug are worth noting. The satan bug brings a talented cast the new york times. Picture is razorsharp for the most part and the bright, vivid color scheme is nicely represented. The satan bug by maclean, a and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. The satan bug penned by mclean under his pseudonym ian stuart in 1962 was one of the precursors of this genre, which married all the various elements now synonymous with technothrillers. May 18, 2007 the satan bug soundtrack from 2007, composed by jerry goldsmith. The satan bug is, in essence, a thinking mans spy thriller. One such killer bacteria, dubbed the satan bug by its creators, is so deadly that just a few drops in our atmosphere would wipe out all life on earth within. Its a typically solid sturges production with prime work from cinematographer robert surtees and composer jerry goldsmith.
The two units of the 1 2 threetrack stereo mastersrecorded on the samuel goldwyn scoring stage in terrific sound qualityrepresent around 40% of the score, though none of the largescale action cues. Download the satan bug soundtrack by jerry goldsmith genre. The satan bug soundtrack from 2007, composed by jerry goldsmith. The satan bug john sturges 2 11 by trailersdaculto. The satan bug concerns the theft of a synthetic plague codenamed the satan bug from the mordon microbiological research establishment, a. Servant renewed for season 2 at apple tv plus ahead of season 1. The satan bug is an intriguing mixture of random plot alterations and welltuned reproductions of scenes from the book. 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. When i heard about the new movie, the satan bug, i was excited. Jul 15, 2010 11 videos play all satan bug complete movie trailersdaculto. Before kino lorbers new highdef bluray, home video audiences were stuck with mgms poor manufacturedupondemand dvd, enhanced for. Due to westworlds popularity a sequel as well as a shortlived tv series was conceived. That change is easy to digest, as the germwarfare research center at the center of this tale is believably depicted.
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. The theft takes place at station three, a top secret u. The first theory is that one of the germs has been released and killed several scientists. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the satan bug near you. 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. For all the talented people who worked on or in the satan bug, a sciencefiction mystery thriller that came to the victoria and other theaters yesterday, this highfalutin drama about stolen. The satan bug is a firstperson narrative thriller novel written by scottish author alistair maclean. Thrilling suspenser featuring george maharis as an exgovernment investigator looking into the murder of a scientist and the theft of. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. As the film opens, we see that the setting has switched from the english countryside to a californian desert.
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 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. Barrett george maharis isnt fooled when a fake evil agent harry lauter makes him a nefarious offer but gets angry when his handlers richard bull and john larkin show up in the satan bug, 1965. The satan bug, dvd, manufactured on demand, mono sound, action adventure, 883904237846. Pierre clavell, halffrenchhalfenglish, served with the british army during world war ii. 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. The satan bug bluray disc, 2015 for sale online ebay. The satan bug is a 1965 scifimystery thriller directed by john sturges, who also directed such classic films as the great escape, and its based off of a novel by alistair maclean, who had then recently given the world the wwii thriller the guns of navarone although maclean wrote satan bug under the pseudonym ian stuart, and hes credited.
The satan bug manufactured on demand, mono sound on tcm. Released 1965, the satan bug stars georgemaharis, richardbasehart, annefrancis, danaandrews the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 54 min, and received a. 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. I give the satan bug a respectable 3 stars the story. The satan bug manufactured on demand, mono sound on tcm shop. Maclean wrote it under the pseudonym ian stuart, but subsequent publications give his real name. With george maharis, richard basehart, anne francis, dana andrews. The similarities may be coincidental, but even ian fleming graded such things in steps. The satan bug 1965 is a science fiction film in which a us government germ warfare lab has had an accident. The godfather part ii and the conversation in 1974 and last but not. Servant renewed for season 2 at apple tv plus ahead of season. Besides the superb highdef transfer, the disc includes an unusually observant, infopact audio commentary by dvd savant glenn erickson. When a flask bearing a recently discovered virus, the satan bug, disappears from a topsecret biological research laboratory along with several flasks of a botulinus organism, barrett is assigned to investigate. The satan bug is a film about the theft of germ cultures for the purpose of bioterrorism.
Region 2 this dvd may not be viewable outside europe. Barrett george maharis isnt fooled when a fake evil agent harry lauter makes him a nefarious offer but gets angry when his handlers richard bull and john larkin show up in the satan bug, 1965 view the tcmdb entry for the satan bug 1965. May 03, 2020 the satan bug penned by mclean under his pseudonym ian stuart in 1962 was one of the precursors of this genre, which married all the various elements now synonymous with technothrillers. You dont want to miss the next episode, april 25 at 1pm pdt featuring. Not one of director sturges better efforts, this science fiction thriller has maharis as a former government agent called in to investigate the mysterious murder of a scientist as. 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. However, as noble an effort as it was, the satan bug failed at the box office and remains largely underrated. The satan bug 1965 stream and watch online moviefone. The satan bug 1965 approved 1h 54min crime, mystery, scifi 26 march 1965 west germany 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.
This large cockroach grows to a length of 3040 mm 1. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. John sturgess adaptation of alistair macleans scifi novel stars george maharis as government investigator lee barrett. The original trailer in high definition of the satan bug directed by john sturges and starring george maharis, richard basehart, anne francis. The satan bug is a 1965 american science fiction suspense film from united artists, produced. 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 satan bug 1965 the writings and films of alistair maclean. The satan bug 1965 original trailer hd 1080p youtube. 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. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. It is found mostly outdoors, where it eats detritus and leaflitter, but occasionally will sneak into houses. 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 satan bug is a 1962 science fictionmystery novel by alistair maclean, he of the guns of navarone and where eagles dare fame. 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.
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