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'''''The Satan Bug''''' is a 1965 thriller movie directed by [[John Sturges]] and loosely based on the 1962 novel by Alistair MacLean. A deadly virus nicknamed "The Satan Bug" is stolen from a top-secret bioweapons laboratory. Lee Barrett (George Maharis), a former intelligence agent turned a private investigator, is brought back to service to ivestigate the case and prevent the usage of the virus that can lead to the death of all life on Earth. | '''''The Satan Bug''''' is a 1965 thriller movie directed by [[John Sturges]] and loosely based on the 1962 novel by [[Alistair MacLean]]. A deadly virus nicknamed "The Satan Bug" is stolen from a top-secret bioweapons laboratory. Lee Barrett ([[George Maharis]]), a former intelligence agent turned a private investigator, is brought back to service to ivestigate the case and prevent the usage of the virus that can lead to the death of all life on Earth. | ||
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[[File:TheSatanBug-ColtDS-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Veretti holds his Colt during the encounter with SDI agents.]] | [[File:TheSatanBug-ColtDS-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Veretti holds his Colt during the encounter with SDI agents.]] | ||
[[File:TheSatanBug-ColtDS-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SDI agent ([[William Bryant]]) surrenders his Colt DS under the threat of the opening the flask with the virus. The second agent (James Doohan) also surrenders his revolver in this scene but his gun is seen in distance and may be a Colt DS or a S&W 36. The second seems more credible as only a single gun of each of these models is seen at a time.]] | [[File:TheSatanBug-ColtDS-6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An SDI agent ([[William Bryant]]) surrenders his Colt DS under the threat of the opening the flask with the virus. The second agent (James Doohan) also surrenders his revolver in this scene but his gun is seen in distance and may be a Colt DS or a S&W 36. The second seems more credible as only a single gun of each of these models is seen at a time.]] | ||
[[File:TheSatanBug-ColtDS-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A fake | [[File:TheSatanBug-ColtDS-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A fake SDI agent ([[Steve Gravers]]) aims a Colt DS at Dr. Hoffman.]] | ||
[[File:TheSatanBug-ColtDS-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pilot of Ainsley's helicopter draws his revolver in the final scene.]] | [[File:TheSatanBug-ColtDS-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The pilot of Ainsley's helicopter draws his revolver in the final scene.]] | ||
[[File:TheSatanBug-ColtDS-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the revolver.]] | [[File:TheSatanBug-ColtDS-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the revolver.]] | ||
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[[File:TheSatanBug-SW36-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A fake SDI agent ([[Harry Lauter]]) at the foreground holds an S&W 36. The flat latch cylinder release can be seen.]] | [[File:TheSatanBug-SW36-3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A fake SDI agent ([[Harry Lauter]]) at the foreground holds an S&W 36. The flat latch cylinder release can be seen.]] | ||
[[File:TheSatanBug-SW36-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same character's revolver.]] | [[File:TheSatanBug-SW36-4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the same character's revolver.]] | ||
[[File:TheSatanBug-SW36-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A | [[File:TheSatanBug-SW36-5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A SDI agent at the far right holds an S&W 36 after the shootout with Donald and Veretti.]] | ||
[[File:TheSatanBug-SW36-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barrett aims an S&W 36 in the climactic scene.]] | [[File:TheSatanBug-SW36-7.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barrett aims an S&W 36 in the climactic scene.]] | ||
[[File:TheSatanBug-SW36-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barrett aims the revolver at Hoffman during the final confrontation in the helicopter.]] | [[File:TheSatanBug-SW36-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Barrett aims the revolver at Hoffman during the final confrontation in the helicopter.]] | ||
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= Pistols = | = Pistols = | ||
== Custom Luger P08 == | == Custom Luger P08 == | ||
Ainsley's henchman Donald ([[Frank Sutton]]) is armed with a [[Luger P08]], fitted with a perforated barrel shroud. The | Ainsley's henchman Donald ([[Frank Sutton]]) is armed with a [[Luger P08]], fitted with a perforated barrel shroud. The pistol was dressed as a futuristic weapon for [[Twilight Zone, The - Season 4|the 1963 episode "Death Ship" (S04E06) of ''The Twilight Zone'' TV series]] and reused in ''Satan Bug'' (maybe this prop found usage in even more productions). When the pistol fires, there is only a faint smoke from the barrel, but the jointed arm moves, so this is not a toy gun.<br>In one scene captured Lee Barrett ([[George Maharis]]) makes an attempt to escape, disarms Donald and seizes the pistol (it is seen very blurry in his hands) but in turn he is disarmed by Veretti (Edward Asner). | ||
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm. The screen gun is fitted with a custom barrel.]] | [[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm. The screen gun is fitted with a custom barrel.]] | ||
[[File:TheSatanBug-Luger-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Donald aims his pistol at Barrett and Ann Williams.]] | [[File:TheSatanBug-Luger-1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Donald aims his pistol at Barrett and Ann Williams.]] | ||
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[[File:TheSatanBug-Remington870-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He operates the pump.]] | [[File:TheSatanBug-Remington870-8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He operates the pump.]] | ||
[[File:TheSatanBug-Remington870-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same character carries his shotgun (at the left) after the shootout.]] | [[File:TheSatanBug-Remington870-9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same character carries his shotgun (at the left) after the shootout.]] | ||
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The Satan Bug is a 1965 thriller movie directed by John Sturges and loosely based on the 1962 novel by Alistair MacLean. A deadly virus nicknamed "The Satan Bug" is stolen from a top-secret bioweapons laboratory. Lee Barrett (George Maharis), a former intelligence agent turned a private investigator, is brought back to service to ivestigate the case and prevent the usage of the virus that can lead to the death of all life on Earth.
The following weapons were used in the film The Satan Bug:
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Revolvers
Colt Detective Special
Colt Detective Special revolvers are used by Lee Barrett (George Maharis), the head of SDI (a fictional special service) Eric Cavanaugh (Richard Bull) and his subordinates, Ainsley's henchman Veretti (Edward Asner) and the pilot (Michael Barrier) of Ainsley's helicopter.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
When Veretti (Edward Asner) holds at gunpoint Barrett and Ann Williams in the minivan, his revolver switches to a Smith & Wesson Model 36 due to a continuity error. SDI agents, as well as one of the Ainsley's henchman, posing as an SDI agent, also use S&W 36 revolvers. Lee Barrett (George Maharis) seizes the revolver of the said fake agent in the climactic scene.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Security guards of the Station Three lab and police officers carry revolvers in holsters. Smith & Wesson Model 10 seems to be a decent guess.
Pistols
Custom Luger P08
Ainsley's henchman Donald (Frank Sutton) is armed with a Luger P08, fitted with a perforated barrel shroud. The pistol was dressed as a futuristic weapon for the 1963 episode "Death Ship" (S04E06) of The Twilight Zone TV series and reused in Satan Bug (maybe this prop found usage in even more productions). When the pistol fires, there is only a faint smoke from the barrel, but the jointed arm moves, so this is not a toy gun.
In one scene captured Lee Barrett (George Maharis) makes an attempt to escape, disarms Donald and seizes the pistol (it is seen very blurry in his hands) but in turn he is disarmed by Veretti (Edward Asner).
Shotguns
Remington Model 870
Two SDI agents who try to intercept the minivan of Ainsley's henchmen are armed with Remington Model 870 shotguns. During the confrontation they have to surrender the guns, and Donald (Frank Sutton) takes a shotgun. Remington 870 shotguns are also used by SDI agents and police officers in other scenes.
