The Andromeda Strain
(1971) The picture runs 130 minutes... The story covers 96 of the most critical hours in man's history... The suspense will last through your lifetime! | Released
Ratings
60%
7.1
7.2
62%
Financials
Revenue: $12,376,563
Budget: $6,500,000
Profit: + $5,876,563
Movie Details
Tag Line: The picture runs 130 minutes... The story covers 96 of the most critical hours in man's history... The suspense will last through your lifetime!
Status: Released
Average Rating: 7
Release Date: Mar 12, 1971
Rating: 1971-03-12
Run Time: 2h 11m
Original Language: English
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Production Countries: United States of America
Production Companies: Robert Wise Productions
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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. 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.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | Screenplay |
Nelson Gidding
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| Novel |
Michael Crichton
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| Directing | Director |
Robert Wise
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| Production | Producer |
Robert Wise
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| Sound | Original Music Composer |
Gil Mellé
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| Sound |
James R. Alexander
Ronald Pierce
Waldon O. Watson
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
Richard H. Kline
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| Grip |
Kenneth Smith
|
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| Editing | Editor |
Stuart Gilmore
John W. Holmes
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| Visual Effects | Visual Effects |
Jamie Shourt
Albert Whitlock
Douglas Trumbull
|
| Art | Art Direction |
William H. Tuntke
|
| Set Decoration |
Ruby R. Levitt
|
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| Production Design |
Boris Leven
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| Costume & Make-Up | Costume Design |
Helen Colvig
|
| Hairstylist |
Larry Germain
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| Makeup Artist |
Bud Westmore
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| Crew | Special Effects |
Whitey McMahon
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| Department | Role | Name |