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  • The Purple Monster Strikes (1945)
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    201 min | Action, Sci-Fi
The Purple Monster Strikes (1945)
Passed
201 min | Action, Sci-Fi

A Martian spacecraft crash-lands near the observatory of Cyrus Layton, designer of Earth's first spaceship. The survivor, forerunner of an invasion, can assume the form of any earthman. Calling himself the "purple monster," the humanoid ...See moreA Martian spacecraft crash-lands near the observatory of Cyrus Layton, designer of Earth's first spaceship. The survivor, forerunner of an invasion, can assume the form of any earthman. Calling himself the "purple monster," the humanoid invader sets about gaining control of Layton's rocket project. Opposing him is former Secret Service man Craig Foster who, episode by episode, tries to thwart the monster's attempts to acquire rocket components. Will Craig ever suspect that his closest associate is really the monster? Written by Rod Crawford See less
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Directors
Spencer Gordon Bennet (as Spencer Bennet) | Fred C. Brannon
Writers
Royal K. Cole (original screenplay) (as Royal Cole) | Albert DeMond (original screenplay) | Basil Dickey (original screenplay) | Lynn Perkins (original screenplay) & 2 more
Cinematographer
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Updated Aug 3, 1945

Release date
Aug 3, 1945 (United States)

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Cast

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29 cast members
Name Known for
Dennis Moore
Craig Foster Craig Foster   See fewer
Linda Stirling
Sheila Layton Sheila Layton   See fewer
Roy Barcroft
The Purple Monster The Purple Monster   See fewer
James Craven
Dr. Cyrus Layton Dr. Cyrus Layton   See fewer
Bud Geary
Hodge Garrett Hodge Garrett   See fewer
Mary Moore
Marcia Marcia   See fewer
John Davidson
Emperor of Mars Emperor of Mars   See fewer
Joe Whitehead
Carl Stewart Carl Stewart   See fewer
Emmett Vogan
Saunders Saunders   See fewer
George M. Carleton
Dr. Paul Meredith (as George Carleton) Dr. Paul Meredith (as George Carleton)   See fewer
Kenne Duncan
Charles Mitchell Charles Mitchell   See fewer
Monte Hale
Dr. Harvey Dr. Harvey   See fewer
Wheaton Chambers
Prof. Benjamin Prof. Benjamin   See fewer
Fred Howard
Prof. Crandall (as Frederick Howard) Prof. Crandall (as Frederick Howard)   See fewer
Ken Terrell
Andy Martin Andy Martin   See fewer
Robert Blair
Police Inspector Evans (uncredited) Police Inspector Evans (uncredited)   See fewer
Lane Chandler
Radio Room Technician (uncredited) Radio Room Technician (uncredited)   See fewer
George Chesebro
Shaw (uncredited) Shaw (uncredited)   See fewer
John Daheim
Barnes (uncredited) Barnes (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Graham
Baker / Curry / Ed Fletcher / Logan / Lab Thug (uncredited) Baker / Curry / Ed Fletcher / Logan / Lab Thug (uncredited)   See fewer
Carey Loftin
Mack (uncredited) Mack (uncredited)   See fewer
Cliff Lyons
Clay (uncredited) Clay (uncredited)   See fewer
Lou Marcelle
Narrator / Radio Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited) Narrator / Radio Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Steele
Lab Thug / Fritz Benham / Meers (uncredited) Lab Thug / Fritz Benham / Meers (uncredited)   See fewer
Dale Van Sickel
Cop / Ambulance Driver (uncredited) Cop / Ambulance Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert J. Wilke
Dr. Harvey's Assistant (uncredited) Dr. Harvey's Assistant (uncredited)   See fewer
Henry Wills
Osborne / Mason (uncredited) Osborne / Mason (uncredited)   See fewer
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