Action ·Science Fiction · United States of America · 1945 · 3h 21m

The Purple Monster Strikes

Director

Cast

Roy Barcroft as The Purple Monster Dennis Moore as Craig Foster Linda Stirling as Sheila Layton James Craven as Dr. Cyrus Layton Bud Geary as Hodge Garrett Mary Moore as Marcia

Crew

Bud Thackery — Director of Photography Harold Minter — Editor Cliff Bell Sr. — Editor Mort Glickman — Original Music Composer Lynn Perkins — Screenplay Joseph F. Poland — Screenplay

Tagline

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

Synopsis

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!

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Spencer Gordon Bennet Director Fred C. Brannon Director Bud Thackery Director of Photography Harold Minter Editor Cliff Bell Sr. Editor Mort Glickman Original Music Composer Lynn Perkins Screenplay Joseph F. Poland Screenplay Barney A. Sarecky Screenplay Royal K. Cole Screenplay Albert DeMond Screenplay Basil Dickey Screenplay

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