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

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The Purple Monster Strikes (1945)

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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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29 cast members

Name	Known for
Dennis Moore Craig Foster Craig Foster See fewer	The Mummy's Curse (1944)
Linda Stirling Sheila Layton Sheila Layton See fewer	Manhunt of Mystery Island (1945)
Roy Barcroft The Purple Monster The Purple Monster See fewer	Manhunt of Mystery Island (1945)
James Craven Dr. Cyrus Layton Dr. Cyrus Layton See fewer	Captain Midnight (1942)
Bud Geary Hodge Garrett Hodge Garrett See fewer	Robin Hood (1922)
Mary Moore Marcia Marcia See fewer	Return of the Lash (1947)
John Davidson Emperor of Mars Emperor of Mars See fewer	Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc. (1941)
Joe Whitehead Carl Stewart Carl Stewart See fewer	Men of San Quentin (1942)
Emmett Vogan Saunders Saunders See fewer	Emergency Landing (1941)
George M. Carleton Dr. Paul Meredith (as George Carleton) Dr. Paul Meredith (as George Carleton) See fewer	Just Off Broadway (1942)
Kenne Duncan Charles Mitchell Charles Mitchell See fewer	The Astounding She-Monster (1957)
Rosemonde James Helen Helen See fewer	Secrets of a Sorority Girl (1945)
Monte Hale Dr. Harvey Dr. Harvey See fewer	Giant (1956)
Wheaton Chambers Prof. Benjamin Prof. Benjamin See fewer	The Crimson Ghost (1946)
Fred Howard Prof. Crandall (as Frederick Howard) Prof. Crandall (as Frederick Howard) See fewer	Crime of the Century (1946)
Anthony Warde Tony Tony See fewer	Dangers of the Canadian Mounted (1948)
Ken Terrell Andy Martin Andy Martin See fewer	Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (1958)
Robert Blair Police Inspector Evans (uncredited) Police Inspector Evans (uncredited) See fewer	Last Frontier Uprising (1947)
Lane Chandler Radio Room Technician (uncredited) Radio Room Technician (uncredited) See fewer	Samson and Delilah (1949)
George Chesebro Shaw (uncredited) Shaw (uncredited) See fewer	Wolfblood (1925)
John Daheim Barnes (uncredited) Barnes (uncredited) See fewer	The In-Laws (1979)
Fred Graham Baker / Curry / Ed Fletcher / Logan / Lab Thug (uncredited) Baker / Curry / Ed Fletcher / Logan / Lab Thug (uncredited) See fewer	The Giant Gila Monster (1959)
Carey Loftin Mack (uncredited) Mack (uncredited) See fewer	Patton (1970)
Cliff Lyons Clay (uncredited) Clay (uncredited) See fewer	The Green Berets (1968)
Lou Marcelle Narrator / Radio Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited) Narrator / Radio Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited) See fewer	Cross Country Detours (1940)
Tom Steele Lab Thug / Fritz Benham / Meers (uncredited) Lab Thug / Fritz Benham / Meers (uncredited) See fewer	The Blues Brothers (1980)
Dale Van Sickel Cop / Ambulance Driver (uncredited) Cop / Ambulance Driver (uncredited) See fewer	Radar Patrol vs. Spy King (1949)
Robert J. Wilke Dr. Harvey's Assistant (uncredited) Dr. Harvey's Assistant (uncredited) See fewer	The Magnificent Seven (1960)
Henry Wills Osborne / Mason (uncredited) Osborne / Mason (uncredited) See fewer	Pump Up the Volume (1990)

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