The Andromeda Strain (1971)

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Written by Michael Crichton, Nelson Gidding

Directed by Robert Wise

Running Time: 130 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1971

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

This was the first novel by Michael Crichton to be adapted for the screen.

A research satellite falls back to Earth carrying an extra-terrestrial deadly bacteria which subsequently wipes out a small Arizona town.

An elite group of scientists are assembled in a hi-tech underground facility to try and identify the bacteria and stop it from spreading and becoming a threat to the future existence of mankind.

Cast

Arthur HillDr. Jeremy Stone
David WayneDr. Charles Dutton
James OlsonDr. Mark Hall
Kate ReidDr. Ruth Leavitt
Paula KellyKaren Anson
George MitchellJackson
Ramon BieriMaj. Manchek
Kermit MurdockDr. Robertson
Image for Richard ORichard O'BrienGrimes
Peter HobbsGeneral Sparks
Eric ChristmasSenator from Vermont
Mark JenkinsLt. Shawn
Peter HelmSgt. Crane
Joe Di RedaWildfire Computer Sgt. Burk
Carl ReindelLt. Comroe

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