The Purple Monster Strikes

The Purple Monster Strikes

201 mins | Action, Science Fiction | Oct. 6, 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!

The Purple Monster Strikes

201 mins | Action, Science Fiction | Oct. 6, 1945

The Purple Monster Strikes
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!
IMDb rating 6.3
Producers Republic Pictures
Original title The Purple Monster Strikes
Directors Fred C. Brannon, Spencer Gordon Bennet
Writers Joseph F. Poland, Lynn Perkins, Albert DeMond, Royal K. Cole, Basil Dickey, Barney A. Sarecky

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

John Davidson

as Emperor of Mars

Joe Whitehead

as Carl Stewart

Emmett Vogan

as Saunders

George M. Carleton

as Dr. Paul Meredith

Kenne Duncan

as Charles Mitchell

Rosemonde James

as Helen

Monte Hale

as Dr. Harvey