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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 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.

1971 |2h 11m |  Science Fiction, Thriller

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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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Peter Hobbs

General Sparks

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Richard O'Brien

Grimes

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Eric Christmas

Senator from Vermont

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Peter Helm

Sgt. Crane (Piedmont team)

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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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Glenn Langan

Cabinet Secretary (uncredited)

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Susan Brown

Allison Stone (uncredited)

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Walter Brooke

Assistant to Cabinet Secretary (uncredited)

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Jan Burrell

Mother - Piedmont (uncredited)

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David McLean

Sen. McKenzie (uncredited)

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Emory Parnell

Pete 'Old Doughboy' Arnold (uncredited)

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Michael Pataki

Operator of 'The Hand' (uncredited)

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Quinn K. Redeker

Capt. Morris (uncredited)

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Garry Walberg

Technician (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

$6,500,000.00

Revenue

$12,376,563.00