The Andromeda Strain (1971)

About 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 scrambles to a secure laboratory and tries first to 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 release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

24 August 1971

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Andromeda Strain

• Arthur Hillas Dr. Jeremy Stone
• David Wayneas Dr. Charles Dutton
• James Olsonas Dr. Mark Hall
• Kate Reidas Dr. Ruth Leavitt
• Paula Kellyas Karen Anson
• George Mitchellas Jackson
• Ramon Bierias Major Manchek
• Peter Hobbsas General Sparks
• Kermit Murdockas Dr. Robertson
• Richard O'Brienas Grimes
• Eric Christmasas Senator from Vermont
• Mark Jenkinsas Lt. Shawn (Piedmont team)
• Peter Helmas Sgt. Crane (Piedmont team)
• Joe Di Redaas Wildfire Computer Sgt. Burk
• Carl Reindelas Lt. Comroe

Director

Robert Wise

Screenplay

Nelson Gidding

Novel

Michael Crichton

Producer

Robert Wise

Original Music Composer

Gil Mellé

Director of Photography

Richard H. Kline

Cast and crew: TMDB.