The Andromeda Strain (1971)
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The "Andromeda Strain" is a deadly extraterrestrial virus. It is brought to Earth when a research satellite crashes near a tiny Arizona town. Everyone in the community dies within days, except for a baby and an "insulated" drunkard. Recruited from labs all over North America, doctors Charles Dutton (David Wayne), Jeremy Stone (Arthur Hill), Ruth Leavitt (Kate Reid), and Mark Hall (James Olson) don radiation suits and race against time to isolate and destroy the virus. The film is based on a novel by Michael Crichton. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Arthur Hill, David Wayne, (more)
- Director(s):
- Robert Wise
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Andromeda Strain
The "Andromeda Strain" is a deadly extraterrestrial virus. It is brought to Earth when a research satellite crashes near a tiny Arizona town. Everyone in the community dies within days, except for a baby and an "insulated" drunkard. Recruited from labs all over North America, doctors Charles Dutton (David Wayne), Jeremy Stone (Arthur Hill), Ruth Leavitt (Kate Reid), and Mark Hall (James Olson) don radiation suits and race against time to isolate and destroy the virus. The film is based on a novel by Michael Crichton. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 131 mins
Complete Cast of The Andromeda Strain
- Arthur Hill - Dr. Jeremy Stone
- James Olson - Dr. Mark Hall
- Paula Kelly - Karen Anson
- Kermit Murdock - Dr. Robertson
- Richard O'Brien - Grimes
- Ramon Bieri - Maj. Manchek
- Peter Hobbs - Gen. Sparks
- David Wayne - Dr. Charles Dutton
- Kate Reid - Dr. Ruth Leavitt
- George Mitchell - Jackson
- Bill Dunbar - First Airman
- Walter Brooke - Corpse in water (uncredited)
- Eric Christmas - Senator from Vermont
- Director(s):
- Robert Wise
- Writer(s):
- Nelson Gidding
- Producer(s):
- Robert Wise
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G(Questionable for Children)
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery & Suspense
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