The Andromeda Strain (1971)

Directed by
Robert Wise

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.

Written by ,

Genre: Film

Running Time: 130 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1971

Rating:
4/5 Stars

Classification: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Cast

Arthur Hill...Dr. Jeremy Stone
Image for David WayneDavid Wayne...Dr. Charles Dutton
James Olson...Dr. Mark Hall
Kate Reid...Dr. Ruth Leavitt
Paula Kelly...Karen Anson
George Mitchell...Jackson
Ramon Bieri...Maj. Manchek
Kermit Murdock...Dr. Robertson
Image for Richard ORichard O'Brien...Grimes
Peter Hobbs...General Sparks
Eric Christmas...Senator from Vermont
Mark Jenkins...Lt. Shawn
Peter Helm...Sgt. Crane
Joe Di Reda...Wildfire Computer Sgt. Burk
Carl Reindel...Lt. Comroe