Directed with clinical precision by Robert Wise, this record of the earth's first biological crisis is perhaps the most painstakingly authentic science fiction thriller ever made. When a satellite falls to earth near a remote New Mexico village, the recovery team finds everyone in the area dead except an infant and an old derelict. The survivors are brought to a five story underground lab-one of the most elaborate and intricate sets ever assembled in Hollywood-where scientists attempt to determine the nature of the deadly microbe before it starts a world-wide epidemic. A trailblazer in the realm of science-fact, The Andromeda Strain is based on Michael Crichton's best selling novel that created national paranoia for its topical relevance to the first moon landing.

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The Andromeda Strain (1971)

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Mystery/Suspense/Thriller/Science-Fiction · 2h 11m · 3/12/1971

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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!

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Directed with clinical precision by Robert Wise, this record of the earth's first biological crisis is perhaps the most painstakingly authentic science fiction thriller ever made. When a satellite falls to earth near a remote New Mexico village, the recovery team finds everyone in the area dead except an infant and an old derelict. The survivors are brought to a five story underground lab-one of the most elaborate and intricate sets ever assembled in Hollywood-where scientists attempt to determine the nature of the deadly microbe before it starts a world-wide epidemic. A trailblazer in the realm of science-fact, The Andromeda Strain is based on Michael Crichton's best selling novel that created national paranoia for its topical relevance to the first moon landing.

Status

Released

Language

English

Country

United States

Production Company

Universal Pictures

Budget

$6,500,000

Revenue

$12,376,563
Source
Cast
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Arthur Hill

Dr. Jeremy Stone
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David Wayne

Dr. Charles Dutton
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James Olson

Dr. Mark Hall
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Kate Reid

Dr. Ruth Leavitt
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Paula Kelly

Karen Anson
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George Mitchell

Jackson
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Ramon Bieri

Major Manchek
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Kermit Murdock

Dr. Robertson
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Richard O'Brien

Grimes
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Peter Hobbs

General Sparks
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Eric Christmas

Senator from Vermont
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Mark Jenkins

Lt. Shawn (Piedmont team)
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Peter Helm

Sgt. Crane (Piedmont team)
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Joe Di Reda

Wildfire Computer Sgt. Burk (as Joe DiReda)
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Carl Reindel

Lt. Comroe
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Ken Swofford

Toby (technician)
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Frances Reid

Clara Dutton
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Richard Bull

Air Force Major
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John Carter

MP Capt. Morton
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Paul Ballantyne

Hospital Director (uncredited)
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Benjie Bancroft

Police Officer (uncredited)
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Ivor Barry

Murray (uncredited)
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Joe Billings

Scientist (uncredited)
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Patty Bodeen

Girl (uncredited)
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Michael Bow

MP at Stone's (uncredited)
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Walter Brooke

Assistant to Cabinet Secretary (uncredited)
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Susan Brown

Allison Stone (uncredited)
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Jan Burrell

Mother - Piedmont (uncredited)
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Dee Carroll

Technician (uncredited)
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Duke Cigrang

Father - Piedmont (uncredited)
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Rhodie Cogan

Minor Role (uncredited)
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Michael Crichton

Bearded Surgeon (uncredited)
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Lisa Daniels

Woman (uncredited)
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Sandra de Bruin

Technician (uncredited)
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Bill Dunbar

Vandenberg AFB Sergeant (uncredited)
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Harold Dyrenforth

(uncredited)
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Walker Edmiston

Voice (voice) (uncredited)
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Sandra Ego

Girl (uncredited)
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Don Ellis

Minor Role (uncredited)
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Judy Farrell

Pam (uncredited)
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Lance Fuller

Man (uncredited)
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James W. Gavin

Dempsey - Helicopter Pilot (uncredited)
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Sheila Jo Guthrie

Girl - Piedmont (uncredited)
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Ray Harris

Scientist (uncredited)
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Robert L. Hughes

Air Force Technician (uncredited)
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Jason Johnson

Dr. Benedict (uncredited)
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Bart La Rue

Medic Captain (uncredited)
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Jamie Lamb

Boy - Piedmont (uncredited)
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Glenn Langan

Cabinet Secretary (uncredited)
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Johnny Lee

Boy (uncredited)
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Theodore Lehmann

Scientist (uncredited)
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Tom McDonough

Stetson (uncredited)
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David McLean

Sen. McKenzie (New Mexico) (uncredited)
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Cliff Medaugh

Civilian (uncredited)
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Don Messick

Alarm Voice (uncredited)
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Victoria Paige Meyerink

(uncredited)
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Midori

Bess - Lab Technician (uncredited)
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Carl B. Morrison

Minor Role (uncredited)
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Robert 'Bob' Olen

Soldier (uncredited)
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Francisco Ortega

Gateman at Agricultural Center (uncredited)
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Emory Parnell

Pete 'Old Doughboy' Arnold (uncredited)
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Michael Pataki

Operator of 'The Hands' (uncredited)
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Alma Platt

Woman (uncredited)
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Quinn K. Redeker

Capt. Morris (uncredited)
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Clark Savage

M.P. Sergeant (uncredited)
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Georgia Schmidt

Old Lady - Piedmont (uncredited)
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Reuben Singer

Dr. Rudolph Karp (uncredited)
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Robert Soto

Manuel Rios - Baby (uncredited)
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Gilchrist Stuart

Man (uncredited)
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Joan Swift

Decontamination Receptionist (uncredited)
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Lorna Thayer

Woman (uncredited)
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Garry Walberg

Technician (uncredited)
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Len Wayland

Utah Crash Site Officer (uncredited)
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Gary Waynesmith

Air Force Technician (uncredited)
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Russ Whiteman

Civilian (uncredited)
Crew
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Robert Wise

Director
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Michael Crichton

Writer
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Nelson Gidding

Writer
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