The Andromeda Strain is a 1971 American science fiction thriller film produced and directed by Robert Wise. Based on Michael Crichton's 1969 novel of the same name and adapted by Nelson Gidding, the film stars Arthur Hill, James Olson, Kate Reid, and David Wayne as a team of scientists who investigate a deadly organism of extraterrestrial origin. With a few exceptions, the film follows the book closely. The special effects were designed by Douglas Trumbull. The film is notable for its use of split screen in certain scenes.
The Andromeda Strain (1971)
Directed by Robert Wise
Genres - Action-Adventure, Mystery-Suspense, Science Fiction, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Disaster Film |
Release Date - Mar 12, 1971 |
Run Time - 131 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - G
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Official Site
Budget
$6,500,000
Box Office
$70
Themes
Tags
Andromeda Strain, Biological Weapon, Cult, Dark, Douglas Trumbull, Epilepsy, Film Based On A Novel, Mind-Bending/Experimental, New Mexico, Nuclear Threat, Science, Space/Aliens, Suspense
Attributes
Based On: The Andromeda Strain
Filming Location: California
Narrative Location: California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Washington, D.C.
Subject: astrobiology, dying, epidemic, ethics in science, extraterrestrial life, extraterrestrial microorganism, research ethics, science
Time Period: 1971
Filming Location: California
Narrative Location: California, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Washington, D.C.
Subject: astrobiology, dying, epidemic, ethics in science, extraterrestrial life, extraterrestrial microorganism, research ethics, science
Time Period: 1971
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