The Purple Monster Strikes

Oct 6, 1945

3h 21m

★ 3.8

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

Overview

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!

Genres

Action

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Republic Pictures

The Purple Monster Strikes Trailers

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Cast

The Purple Monster

Roy Barcroft

Craig Foster

Dennis Moore

Sheila Layton

Linda Stirling

Dr. Cyrus Layton

James Craven

Hodge Garrett

Bud Geary

Marcia

Mary Moore

Emperor of Mars

John Davidson

Carl Stewart

Joe Whitehead

Saunders

Emmett Vogan

Dr. Paul Meredith

George M. Carleton

Charles Mitchell

Kenne Duncan

Helen

Rosemonde James

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