The Andromeda Strain (1971)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Robert Wise
Writing:
- Michael Crichton
- Nelson Gidding
Stars:
Release Date: 1971-03-12
7/10
7/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 131
- Budget: $6,500,000
- Revenue: $12,376,563
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Major Manchek
Dr. Charles Dutton
Clara Dutton
Dr. Jeremy Stone
Dr. Mark Hall
Dr. Ruth Leavitt
Karen Anson
Jackson
General Sparks
Grimes
Senator from Vermont
Sgt. Crane (Piedmont team)
Lt. Comroe
Toby (technician)
Air Force Major
MP Capt. Morton
Cabinet Secretary (uncredited)
Allison Stone (uncredited)
Assistant to Cabinet Secretary (uncredited)
Mother - Piedmont (uncredited)
Bearded Surgeon (uncredited)
Sen. McKenzie (uncredited)
Pete 'Old Doughboy' Arnold (uncredited)
Operator of 'The Hand' (uncredited)
Capt. Morris (uncredited)
Technician (uncredited)
