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Release Date:
12 March 1971 (USA) moreTagline:
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!Plot:
A group of scientists investigate a deadly new alien virus before it can spread. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Two New Michael Crichton Novels Found (From Worst Previews. 7 April 2009, 12:30 PM, PDT)
Hollywood Circling Two New Michael Crichton Books
(From CinemaSpy. 6 April 2009, 9:05 PM, PDT)
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This is one of my favorite movies. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| 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 | |
| Eric Christmas | ... | Senator from Vermont | |
| Mark Jenkins | ... | Lt. Shawn (Piedmont team) | |
| Peter Helm | ... | Sgt. Crane (Piedmont team) | |
| Joe Di Reda | ... | Wildfire Computer Sgt. Burk (as Joe DiReda) | |
| Carl Reindel | ... | Lt. Comroe |
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131 min | Belgium:115 min (video version)Country:
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2.20 : 1 moreCertification:
Australia:M | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) (2003) | Canada:G (Manitoba) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Netherlands:12 | Finland:K-12 | Norway:12 (original rating) | Sweden:15 | UK:PG | USA:G | West Germany:12 | UK:AA (original rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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Michael Crichton wrote the rough draft for the novel from which this film is adapted while he was still a medical student. He was inspired after a conversation with one of his teachers about the concept of crystal-based life-forms. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When they first subject the lab animals to the virus, on the right hand side of the screen in the reflection of the metal walls you can see the crew rushing towards the monkey cage to revive him right before they cut back to the shot of the scientists. moreQuotes:
Dr. Jeremy Stone: When the bomb goes off there'll be a thousand mutations! Andromeda will spread everywhere! They'll never be rid of it! moreFAQ
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First of all, I must confess that I am a Si-Fi nut. I've seen lots of Si-Fi movies and The Andromeda Strain is definately in my top five. The plot is very interesting in that it deals with a microscopic organism from outer space that is brought back to Earth by a satellite. The cast is outstanding, especially Arthur Hill who plays the leader of the research team. One of the great things about the movie is that it moves right along. So many movies seem to lag, especially at the beginning as the characters are being introduced. However, in this movie, even the beginning is exciting. I've watched this movie over and over, and never seem to get tired of it. It's just plain fun.