A team of top scientists work feverishly in a secret, state-of-the-art laboratory to discover what has killed the citizens of a small town and learn how this deadly contagion can be stopped.
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2023-04-22
“The Andromeda Strain” is a science fiction thriller movie released in 1971, directed by Robert Wise and based on a novel of the same name by Michael Crichton. The movie follows a team of scientists who are investigating a deadly virus that has been brought to Earth by a satellite.
The virus, known as the Andromeda Strain, is highly lethal and has the potential to wipe out humanity if it spreads. The team of scientists must race against time to find a cure and prevent the virus from spreading.
The movie was praised for its realistic portrayal of science and the scientific process, as well as its suspenseful storyline. It was a critical and commercial success and is still regarded as a classic of the science fiction genre.
The cast of the movie includes Arthur Hill, David Wayne, James Olson, and Kate Reid. The film’s score was composed by Gil Melle and was praised for its experimental and innovative use of electronic music.
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