Movie Description

The Andromeda Strain

(1971)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Andromeda Strain

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1971-03-12

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 11m

Budget₹ 6500000

Revenue₹ 12376563

Production CompaniesRobert Wise Productions

Genres

  • Science Fiction
  • Thriller