The Andromeda Strain Movie Review 1971

A satellite falls back to earth carrying a deadly bacteria that must be identified in time to save the population from extermination. The tension inherent in the bestselling Michael Crichton novel is talked down by a boring cast. Also available in letterbox format.

Distribution

Universal Studios Home Video, 100 Universal City Plz., Universal City, CA 91608-9955, Phone: (818)777-1000, Fax: (818)866-1483, URL: http://www.universalstudios.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 131 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Mystery & Suspense, Race Against Time, Science & Scientists, Special FX Wizards: Douglas Trumball, Books to Film: Michael Crichton, Emerging Viruses

Screenplay

Nelson Gidding

Cast

Arthur Hill, David Wayne, James Olson, Kate Reid, Paula Kelly, Ramon Bieri, George Mitchell

Cinematography

Richard H. Kline

Director

Robert Wise

Music

Gil Melle

Other

Stuart Gilmore, John W. Holmes, William Tuntke

Producer

Mark Huffam, Robert Wise