The Andromeda Strain

Name: The Andromeda Strain
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1971-03-12
Duration: 2 h 11 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Arthur Hill, David Wayne, James Olson, Kate Reid, Paula Kelly

1971·Movie·G·131 min·★ 7.1(800)

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“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.

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About The Andromeda Strain

The Andromeda Strain is a 1971 English-language science fiction, thriller and drama film directed by Robert Wise. The cast is led by Arthur Hill, David Wayne, James Olson. It has a runtime of 2h 11m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV.

The Andromeda Strain was produced by Robert Wise Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 12, 1971, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.

Director: Robert Wise
Writers: Nelson Gidding
Release date: March 12, 1971
Original language: English
Age rating: G
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $7 million
Box office: $12 million
Production: Robert Wise Productions

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The Andromeda Strain cast & crew

The Andromeda Strain was directed by Robert Wise and written by Nelson Gidding.

The cast features Arthur Hill as Dr. Jeremy Stone, David Wayne as Dr. Charles Dutton, James Olson as Dr. Mark Hall, Kate Reid as Dr. Ruth Leavitt, Paula Kelly as Karen Anson, and George Mitchell as Jackson.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gil Mellé, cinematography is by Richard H. Kline, and it was produced by Robert Wise.

Is The Andromeda Strain worth watching?

The Andromeda Strain holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 800 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.

At 2h 11m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy science fiction, thriller, and drama, The Andromeda Strain is worth a place on your watchlist.

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