The Andromeda Strain (1971) Thriller Sci-Fi Mystery
The Andromeda Strain (1971) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.67/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.0/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.8/10 - Related: Discover more movies like The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain Plot Synopsis:
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. Many years prior to this incident, a group of eminent scientists led by Dr. Jeremy Stone (Arthur Hill) advocated for the construction of a secure laboratory facility that would serve as a base in the event an alien biological life form was returned to Earth from a space mission. Stone and his team - Drs. Dutton, Leavitt and Hall (David Wayne, Kate Reid, and James Olson, respectively)- go to the facility, known as Wildfire, and try to first isolate the life form while determining why two people from Piedmont (an old wino 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 should it manage to escape.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A group of scientists investigate a deadly new alien virus before it can spread.
Tagline: Rated G...But May Be Too INTENSE For Younger Children
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The Andromeda Strain Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1971 (more 1971 movies)
Nominations: 4
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Andromeda Strain Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 12, 1971, Tubi: Oct 01, 2023
Writers: Michael Crichton, Nelson Gidding
Producers: Robert Wise
Editors: Stuart Gilmore, John W. Holmes
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The Andromeda Strain (1971) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Andromeda Strain Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Kermit Murdock | ... | Dr. Robertson |
| Richard O''Brien | ... | Grimes |
| Peter Hobbs | ... | General Sparks |
| 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 |
| Ken Swofford | ... | Toby (technician) |
| Frances Reid | ... | Clara Dutton |
| Richard Bull | ... | Air Force Major |
| John Carter | ... | MP Capt. Morton |
| Paul Ballantyne | ... | Hospital Director (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Arthur Hill, as Dr. Jeremy Stone, passed away at age 84 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - David Wayne – Dr. Charles Dutton
- James Olson (b. October 8, 1930) – Dr. Mark Hall
Sign: Libra, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m) - Kate Reid, as Dr. Ruth Leavitt, passed away at age 62 in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Kate Held - Paula Kelly, as Karen Anson, passed away at age 77 in Whittier, California, USA.
Sign: Libra - George Mitchell, as Jackson, passed away at age 66 in Wash.
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: George Andre | George André | Wm. Sturgis - Ramon Bieri, as Major Manchek, passed away at age 71 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Raymond Bieri | Ray Bieri - Kermit Murdock – Dr. Robertson
- Richard O''Brien, as Grimes, passed away at age 65 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Richard O'Brian | Edward O'Brien | Ed O'Brien - Peter Hobbs, as General Sparks, passed away at age 92 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn - Eric Christmas, as Senator from Vermont, passed away at age 84 in Camarillo, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - 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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