The Andromeda Strain (1971)
The picture runs 130 minutes... The story covers 96 of the most critical hours in man's history... The suspense will last through your lifetime!
When virtually all of the residents of Piedmont, New Mexico, are found dead after the return to Earth of a space satellite, the head of the US Air Force's Project Scoop declares an emergency. A group of eminent scientists led by Dr. Jeremy Stone scramble to a secure laboratory and try to first isolate the life form while determining why two people from Piedmont - an old alcoholic and a six-month-old baby - survived. The scientists methodically study the alien life form unaware that it has already mutated and presents a far greater danger in the lab, which is equipped with a nuclear self-destruct device designed to prevent the escape of dangerous biological agents.
Cast
- Arthur Hill - Dr. Jeremy Stone
- David Wayne - Dr. Charles Dutton
- James Olson - Dr. Mark Hall
- Kate Reid - Dr. Ruth Leavitt
- Paula Kelly - Karen Anson
- George Mitchell - Jackson
- Ramon Bieri - Major Manchek
- Peter Hobbs - General Sparks
- Kermit Murdock - Dr. Robertson
- Richard O'Brien - Grimes
Screenplay
- Michael Crichton (Novel)
- Nelson Gidding (Screenplay)
Themes
Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences
Keywords
biological weapon, based on novel or book, biology, new mexico, epilepsy, chemistry, secret lab, disaster, epidemic, nuclear threat, virus, extraterrestrial life, epidemia, anxious, cautionary
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Andromeda Strain about?
- When virtually all of the residents of Piedmont, New Mexico, are found dead after the return to Earth of a space satellite, the head of the US Air Force's Project Scoop declares an emergency. A group of eminent scientists led by Dr. Jeremy Stone scramble to a secure laboratory and try to first isolate the life form while determining why two people from Piedmont - an old alcoholic and a six-month-old baby - survived. The scientists methodically study the alien life form unaware that it has already mutated and presents a far greater danger in the lab, which is equipped with a nuclear self-destruct device designed to prevent the escape of dangerous biological agents.
- Who directed The Andromeda Strain?
- The Andromeda Strain was directed by Robert Wise.
- Who stars in The Andromeda Strain?
- The Andromeda Strain stars Arthur Hill, David Wayne, James Olson, Kate Reid, Paula Kelly, George Mitchell.
- How long is The Andromeda Strain?
- The Andromeda Strain has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
- What genre is The Andromeda Strain?
- The Andromeda Strain is a Science Fiction, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of The Andromeda Strain?
- The Andromeda Strain had a budget of $7M.
- How much did The Andromeda Strain gross?
- The Andromeda Strain grossed $12M worldwide.
- Where was The Andromeda Strain produced?
- The Andromeda Strain was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Andromeda Strain?
- The themes of The Andromeda Strain include: Bio-Hazard and Scientific Consequences.