The Andromeda Strain

The Andromeda Strain

131 mins | Thriller, Science Fiction | March 12, 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.

The Andromeda Strain

131 mins | Thriller, Science Fiction | March 12, 1971

The Andromeda Strain
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.
IMDb rating 7.2
Producers Universal Pictures
Original title The Andromeda Strain
Directors Robert Wise
Writers Nelson Gidding, Michael Crichton

Cast

Arthur Hill

as Dr. Jeremy Stone

David Wayne

as Dr. Charles Dutton

James Olson

as Dr. Mark Hall

Kate Reid

as Dr. Ruth Leavitt

Paula Kelly

as Karen Anson

George Mitchell

as Jackson

Ramon Bieri

as Major Manchek

Peter Hobbs

as General Sparks

Kermit Murdock

as Dr. Robertson

Richard O'Brien

as Grimes

Eric Christmas

as Senator from Vermont

Mark Jenkins

as Lt. Shawn (Piedmont team)

Peter Helm

as Sgt. Crane (Piedmont team)

Joe Di Reda

as Wildfire Computer Sgt. Burk

Carl Reindel

as Lt. Comroe

Ken Swofford

as Toby (technician)

Frances Reid

as Clara Dutton

Richard Bull

as Air Force Major

John Carter

as MP Capt. Morton

Glenn Langan

as Cabinet Secretary

Sandra de Bruin

as Technician

Susan Brown

as Allison Stone

Bart La Rue

as Medic Captain