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The Purple Monster Strikes
The Purple Monster Strikes

The Purple Monster Strikes

SEE IT FOR NEW THRILLS! It's out of this world for pulse-pounding adventure!

Genres

ActionScience Fiction

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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!

Others

Budget

$160000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

201 mins

Rating

3.8/10

Release Date

06 October 1945

Country

United States of America

Cast

Roy Barcroft

Roy Barcroft

The Purple Monster

Dennis Moore

Dennis Moore

Craig Foster

Linda Stirling

Linda Stirling

Sheila Layton

James Craven

James Craven

Dr. Cyrus Layton

Bud Geary

Bud Geary

Hodge Garrett

Mary Moore

Mary Moore

Marcia

John Davidson

John Davidson

Emperor of Mars

Joe Whitehead

Joe Whitehead

Carl Stewart

Emmett Vogan

Emmett Vogan

Saunders

George M. Carleton

George M. Carleton

Dr. Paul Meredith

Kenne Duncan

Kenne Duncan

Charles Mitchell

Rosemonde James

Rosemonde James

Helen

Monte Hale

Monte Hale

Dr. Harvey

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