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The Purple Monster Strikes (1945)
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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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!
Rating:NR
Genre:Action, Science Fiction
Written By:Royal K. Cole, Albert DeMond, Basil Dickey, Lynn Perkins, Joseph F. Poland, Barney A. Sarecky
In Theaters:10/6/1945
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Runtime:201 minutes
Studio:Republic Pictures
Cast
Spencer Gordon Bennet, Fred C. Brannon
Director
Roy Barcroft
The Purple Monster
Dennis Moore
Craig Foster
Linda Stirling
Sheila Layton
James Craven
Dr. Cyrus Layton
Bud Geary
Hodge Garrett
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
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