Bug (1975) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi Mystery
Bug (1975) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.57/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.3/10
Bug Plot Synopsis:
An earthquake releases a strain of mutant cockroaches with the ability to start fires, which proceed to cause destructive chaos in a small town. The studies carried out by scientist James Parmiter, however, reveal an intent with much more far-reaching consequences.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An earthquake releases a strain of mutant cockroaches with the ability to start fires, which proceed to cause destructive chaos in a small town...
Tagline: They Look Like Rocks...Possess A High Intelligence...Have No Eyes...And Eat Ashes...They Travel In Your Car Exhaust...They Make Fire...They Kill.
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Type: MovieYear: 1975 (more 1975 movies)
Box Office: $3,602,023
Production Co.: Paramount Pictures
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Bug Release Dates In Theaters: Jun 06, 1975, Blu-ray: Mar 10, 2020, DVD: Sep 14, 2004
Writers: Thomas Page, William Castle
Producers: William Castle
Musicians: Charles Fox
Cinematographers: Michel Hugo
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Bug (1975) Cast (Click to Expand)
Bug Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Dillman | ... | James Parmiter |
| Joanna Miles | ... | Carrie Parmiter |
| Richard Gilliland | ... | Gerald Metbaum |
| Jamie Smith-Jackson | ... | Norma Tacker (as Jamie Smith Jackson) |
| Alan Fudge | ... | Mark Ross |
| Jesse Vint | ... | Tom Tacker |
| Patty McCormack | ... | Sylvia Ross |
| Brendan Dillon | ... | Charlie |
| Frederic Downs | ... | Henry Tacker (as Fred Downs) |
| James Greene | ... | Reverend Kern |
| Jim Poyner | ... | Kenny Tacker |
| Sam Javis | ... | Taxi Driver |
| Bard Stevens | ... | Security Guard |
| Georgie Castle | ... | Student (uncredited) |
| William Castle | ... | (uncredited) |
| Karoly Fogassy | ... | Preacher at Funeral (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Bradford Dillman, as James Parmiter, passed away at age 87 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Brad Dillman - Joanna Miles (b. March 6, 1940) – Carrie Parmiter
Sign: Pisces - Richard Gilliland (b. January 23, 1950) – Gerald Metbaum
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Richard M. Gilliland - Jamie Smith-Jackson (b. March 28, 1948) – Norma Tacker (as Jamie Smith Jackson)
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Jamie Smith Jackson - Alan Fudge, as Mark Ross, passed away at age 67 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 2½" (1.89 m) - Jesse Vint (b. September 21, 1940) – Tom Tacker
Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Jesse Vint III | Jesse Lee Vint | Jess Vint - Patty McCormack (b. August 21, 1945) – Sylvia Ross
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Patty Mc Cormack | Miss Patty McCormack | Patricia McCormack | Patty McCormick - Brendan Dillon, as Charlie, passed away at age 92 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Brendan Dillan | Brendan Thomas Dillion | Barney Dillon | Brandan Dillon | Brendan Thomas Dillon | Brendon Dillon - Frederic Downs – Henry Tacker (as Fred Downs)
- James Greene, as Reverend Kern, passed away at age 91 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius - Jim Poyner (b. February 16, 1952) – Kenny Tacker
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: James Poyner - Sam Javis – Taxi Driver
- Bard Stevens – Security Guard
- Georgie Castle – Student (uncredited)
- William Castle, as (uncredited), passed away at age 63 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Billy Castle | Bill Castle | William C. Castle | Castle
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