The Purple Monster Strikes
1945, English. Directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet & Fred C. Brannon.
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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!
- Runtime
- 3h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Spencer Gordon BennetDirector
- Fred C. BrannonDirector
- Roy BarcroftThe Purple Monster
- Dennis MooreCraig Foster
- Linda StirlingSheila Layton
- James CravenDr. Cyrus Layton
- Bud GearyHodge Garrett
- Mary MooreMarcia
- John DavidsonEmperor of Mars
- Joe WhiteheadCarl Stewart
- Emmett VoganSaunders
- George M. CarletonDr. Paul Meredith
- Kenne DuncanCharles Mitchell
- Rosemonde JamesHelen
Details
- Released
- 6 October 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lynn Perkins, Albert DeMond, Royal K. Cole
- Budget
- $160K
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The Purple Monster Strikes: quick answers
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How long is The Purple Monster Strikes?
The Purple Monster Strikes runs 201 minutes (3h 21m).
Does The Purple Monster Strikes have a post-credits scene?
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The Purple Monster Strikes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Purple Monster Strikes is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Purple Monster Strikes on?
The Purple Monster Strikes isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 October 1945. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Purple Monster Strikes?
If you liked The Purple Monster Strikes, try Babylon 5: A Call to Arms, Stargate: Continuum, Babylon 5: The Gathering.
Who directed The Purple Monster Strikes?
The Purple Monster Strikes (1945) was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet and Fred C. Brannon and stars Roy Barcroft, Dennis Moore, Linda Stirling.