The Swarm (1978) Horror Thriller
The Swarm (1978) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 2.80/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.5/10
Metascore: ☆ 3.0/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 0.9/10
The Swarm Plot Synopsis:
Killer bees from South America have been breeding with the gentler bees of more northern climates, slowly extending their territory northward decade after decade. Entomologist Brad Crane has discovered that something is making them come together in huge, killer swarms. He wants to keep General Slater from using military tactics from further upsetting the balance of nature as they join to try to stop the swarms from approaching Houston, Texas.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A huge swarm of deadly African bees spreads terror over American cities by killing thousands of people.
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The Swarm Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1978 (more 1978 movies)
Production Co.: Warner Bros. Pictures
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Swarm Release Dates In Theaters: Jul 14, 1978, Blu-ray: Sep 25, 2018, DVD: Aug 06, 2002
Writers: Arthur Herzog III, Stirling Silliphant
Producers: Irwin Allen
Musicians: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematographers: Fred J. Koenekamp
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The Swarm Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Caine | ... | Brad Crane |
| Katharine Ross | ... | Capt. Helena Anderson |
| Richard Widmark | ... | Gen. Slater |
| Richard Chamberlain | ... | Dr. Hubbard |
| Olivia de Havilland | ... | Maureen Schuester |
| Ben Johnson | ... | Felix |
| Lee Grant | ... | Anne MacGregor |
| José Ferrer | ... | Dr. Andrews (as Jose Ferrer) |
| Patty Duke | ... | Rita (as Patty Duke Astin) |
| Slim Pickens | ... | Jud Hawkins |
| Bradford Dillman | ... | Maj. Baker |
| Fred MacMurray | ... | Mayor Clarence |
| Henry Fonda | ... | Dr. Walter Krim |
| Cameron Mitchell | ... | Gen. Thompson |
| Christian Juttner | ... | Paul Durant |
| Morgan Paull | ... | Dr. Newman |
| Alejandro Rey | ... | Dr. Tomas Martinez |
| Don ''Red'' Barry | ... | Pete Harris |
| Elizabeth Rogers | ... | Woman Scientist (extended version only) |
| Doria Cook-Nelson | ... | Mrs. Durant (as Doria Cook) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Michael Caine (b. March 14, 1933) – Brad Crane
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1¼" (1.86 m)
Also known as: Sir Michael Caine | Michael Scott - Katharine Ross (b. January 29, 1940) – Capt. Helena Anderson
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Katherine Ross - Richard Widmark, as Gen. Slater, passed away at age 93 in Roxbury, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Richard Chamberlain (b. March 31, 1934) – Dr. Hubbard
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Olivia de Havilland, as Maureen Schuester, passed away at age 104 in Paris, France.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 3½" (1.61 m)
Also known as: Olivia De Havilland | Olivia DeHavilland | Olivia de Haviland | Olivia deHavilland - Ben Johnson, as Felix, passed away at age 77 in Mesa, Arizona, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Lee Grant (b. October 31, 1925) – Anne MacGregor
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 3¾" (1.62 m)
Also known as: Joe & Lee | Miss Lee Grant aka Joe & Lee | Lyova Rosenthal - José Ferrer, as Dr. Andrews (as Jose Ferrer), passed away at age 80 in Coral Gables, Florida, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Jose Ferrer - Patty Duke, as Rita (as Patty Duke Astin), passed away at age 69 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' (1.52 m)
Also known as: Patty Duke Astin | Patty Duke Austin | Anna Marie Duke | Anna Duke-Pearce | Patty Duke Astin aka John & Patty - Slim Pickens, as Jud Hawkins, passed away at age 64 in Modesto, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Bradford Dillman, as Maj. Baker, passed away at age 87 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Brad Dillman - Fred MacMurray, as Mayor Clarence, passed away at age 83 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 2¾" (1.9 m)
Also known as: Fred Mac Murray - Henry Fonda, as Dr. Walter Krim, passed away at age 77 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m) - Cameron Mitchell, as Gen. Thompson, passed away at age 75 in Pacific Palisades, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Cameron Mitchel | C. Mitchell - Christian Juttner – Paul Durant
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