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
7.0/10
7.0/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 131
- Budget: $6,500,000
- Revenue: $12,376,563
Dr. Ruth Leavitt
Senator from Vermont
Air Force Major
Jackson
Karen Anson
Dr. Charles Dutton
Lt. Comroe
Dr. Jeremy Stone
Toby (technician)
Cabinet Secretary (uncredited)
Dr. Mark Hall
Major Manchek
General Sparks
Grimes
Sgt. Crane (Piedmont team)
Clara Dutton
MP Capt. Morton
Allison Stone (uncredited)
Technician (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)
