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The Hellstrom Chronicle (1971)

G 90 min  -  Documentary | Drama  -   23 June 1971 (France)
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A scientist explains how the savagery and efficiency of the insect world could result in their taking over the world.

Directors:

Walon Green, Ed Spiegel

Writer:

David Seltzer

Stars:

Lawrence Pressman
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Cast

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Dr. Hellstrom
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A scientist explains how the savagery and efficiency of the insect world could result in their taking over the world.

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Plot Keywords:

Insect | Animal Behavior | Nature | Entomology | Independent Film

Taglines:

Shocking. Beautiful. Brilliant. Sensual. Deadly... and in the end only they will survive.

Genres:

Documentary | Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Crônica de Hellstrom See more »

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Wolper Pictures See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

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Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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This film was the inspiration for the 1973 novel Hellstrom's Hive by Frank Herbert. See more »

Quotes

Dr. Hellstrom: Compared with Man, we have to admit that the insect does not display what we can describe as intelligence. But don't feel too proud about that, because where there is no intelligence, there is also no stupidity.
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Referenced in The Matrix (1999) See more »