The Purple Monster Strikes (1945)
3h 21m
Running Time
October 6, 1945Release Date
The Purple Monster Strikes (1945)
3h 21m
Running Time
October 6, 1945Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.
Roy Barcroft
The Purple Monster
Dennis Moore
Craig Foster
Linda Stirling
Sheila Layton
James Craven
Dr. Cyrus Layton
Bud Geary
Hodge Garrett / Stunts
Mary Moore
Marcia
John Davidson
Emperor of Mars
Joe Whitehead
Carl Stewart
Emmett Vogan
Saunders
George M. Carleton
Dr. Paul Meredith
Kenne Duncan
Charles Mitchell
Rosemonde James
Helen
Monte Hale
Dr. Harvey
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Fred C. Brannon
Director
Harold Minter
Editor
Cliff Bell Sr.
Editor
John Daheim
Stunts
Lynn Perkins
Screenplay
Cliff Lyons
Stunts
Tom Steele
Stunts
Albert DeMond
Screenplay
Bob Mark
Makeup Artist
Royal K. Cole
Screenplay
Media.
Details.
Release DateOctober 6, 1945
StatusReleased
Running Time3h 21m
Content RatingNR
Budget$160,000
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
extraterrestrial
alien invasion
rocket ship
movie serial
Wiki.
The Purple Monster Strikes is a 1945 Republic Movie serial. It was also released as a Century 66 television film under the title D-Day on Mars (1966).
The original production title for the serial was The Purple Shadow Strikes. The sequel to this serial was the 1950 Flying Disc Man from Mars, which used much of the footage from the original.
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