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12 March 1971 (USA) moreTagline:
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!Plot:
A group of scientists investigate a deadly new alien virus before it can spread. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(7 articles)
Two New Michael Crichton Novels Found (From Worst Previews. 7 April 2009, 12:30 PM, PDT)
Hollywood Circling Two New Michael Crichton Books
(From CinemaSpy. 6 April 2009, 9:05 PM, PDT)
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Love this film more (132 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Arthur Hill | ... | Dr. Jeremy Stone | |
| David Wayne | ... | Dr. Charles Dutton | |
| James Olson | ... | Dr. Mark Hall | |
| Kate Reid | ... | Dr. Ruth Leavitt | |
| Paula Kelly | ... | Karen Anson | |
| George Mitchell | ... | Jackson | |
| Ramon Bieri | ... | Major Manchek | |
| Peter Hobbs | ... | General Sparks | |
| Kermit Murdock | ... | Dr. Robertson | |
| Richard O'Brien | ... | Grimes | |
| Eric Christmas | ... | Senator from Vermont | |
| Mark Jenkins | ... | Lt. Shawn (Piedmont team) | |
| Peter Helm | ... | Sgt. Crane (Piedmont team) | |
| Joe Di Reda | ... | Wildfire Computer Sgt. Burk (as Joe DiReda) | |
| Carl Reindel | ... | Lt. Comroe |
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131 min | Belgium:115 min (video version)Country:
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2.20 : 1 moreCertification:
Australia:M | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) (2003) | Canada:G (Manitoba) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Netherlands:12 | Finland:K-12 | Norway:12 (original rating) | Sweden:15 | UK:PG | USA:G | West Germany:12 | UK:AA (original rating) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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In the novel, the character of Leavitt is a man, but is a woman (played by Kate Reid) in the film. moreGoofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): In the scene when the two scientists are first exploring the town, we see a shot of a priest lying dead on the steps of a church, eyes wide open. Right before the scene cuts, the supposedly dead priest stops his dead-eyed stare and looks to the right, obviously moving both eyes. moreQuotes:
[last lines]Senator from Vermont: You're absolutely sure it worked? You'd better be!
Dr. Jeremy Stone: All reports continue to indicate that the experiment was successful, Senator.
Senator from Vermont: Then we can feel confident your so-called "biological crisis" is over?
Dr. Jeremy Stone: As far as Andromeda is concerned, yes. We have the organism at Wildfire, and we continue to study it. We know now beyond a doubt that other forms of life exist in the universe.
Senator from Vermont: Thanks to Scoop?
Dr. Jeremy Stone: Yes.
[pause]
Dr. Jeremy Stone: However, with this new knowledge, there is no guarantee that another so-called "biological crisis" won't occur again.
Senator from Vermont: Hmm. What do we do about that?
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I really love this film, and its funny because most people Complain about its slow pace, but I believe that this is one of the reasons that the film is so good, and pace does build up towards the end.
I understand that this film isn't for everybody, but I am a Michael Crichton fan, and I enjoy the way he introduces his sci-fi characters into his novels.
I agree with other user comments that this film was way before its time, and disagree with others who don't seem to be able to differentiate between the music and the sounds in the film.
The film has so many qualities, and is a must see for any sci-fi fan.
9/10