Bug(1975)
Out of the worst nightmare!
Bug 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.
Bug (1975) is a science fiction, horror, mystery and thriller film directed by Jeannot Szwarc, released on June 6, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Bradford Dillman, Joanna Miles, Richard Gilliland and Jamie Smith-Jackson. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 99 ratings.
- Director:
- Jeannot Szwarc
- Writers:
- Thomas Page, William Castle, Thomas Page
- Producers:
- William Castle
- Cinematographer:
- Michel Hugo
- Composer:
- Charles Fox
- Production:
- William Castle Productions
- Status:
- Released
Bug (1975) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Bug before you stream it.
Bug Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bradford Dillman
as Prof. James Parmiter
Joanna Miles
as Carrie Parmiter
Richard Gilliland
as Gerald Metbaum
Jamie Smith-Jackson
as Norma Tacker
Alan Fudge
as Prof. Mark Ross
Jesse Vint
as Tom Tacker
James Greene
as Rev. Kern
Patty McCormack
as Sylvia Ross
Brendan Dillon
as Charlie
- Jim Poyner
Jim Poyner
as Kenny Tacker
Frederic Downs
as Henry Tacker
- Sam Javis
Sam Javis
as Taxi Driver
Key crew
Directed by Jeannot Szwarc, written by Thomas Page, William Castle and Thomas Page, produced by William Castle.
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Bug Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 99 ratings.
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Bug – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bug online?
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Bug (1975) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Bug?
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The main cast of Bug (1975) includes Bradford Dillman, Joanna Miles, Richard Gilliland, Jamie Smith-Jackson and Alan Fudge. The film was directed by Jeannot Szwarc. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bug released?
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Bug was released on June 6, 1975 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Bug worth watching?
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Bug (1975) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 99 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, horror and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bug?
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Yes. The official Bug trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.