Movie: The Purple Monster Strikes

Top 10 Billed 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

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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!

  • Release Date

    1945-10-06

  • Average

    3.8

  • Rating:

    1.9 starts
  • Tagline

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

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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