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Overview

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Director:
Writers:
Stirling Silliphant (screenplay)
Arthur Herzog Jr. (novel)
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Release Date:
14 July 1978 (USA) more
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It's more than a speculation - it's a prediction ! more
Plot:
A huge swarm of deadly African bees spreads terror over American cities by killing thousands of people. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. more
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To Bee Or Not To Bee... more (85 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Michael Caine ... Brad Crane

Katharine Ross ... Helena

Richard Widmark ... General Slater

Richard Chamberlain ... Dr. Hubbard

Olivia de Havilland ... Maureen

Ben Johnson ... Felix

Lee Grant ... Anne MacGregor
José Ferrer ... Dr. Andrews (as Jose Ferrer)

Patty Duke ... Rita (as Patty Duke Astin)
Slim Pickens ... Jud Hawkins
Bradford Dillman ... Major Baker

Fred MacMurray ... Clarence

Henry Fonda ... Dr. Krim
Cameron Mitchell ... General Thompson
Christian Juttner ... Paul Durant
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Additional Details

Runtime:
116 min | USA:155 min (extended version)
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Color (Technicolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Mono (35 mm optical prints) | 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints)
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Trivia:
The was the last film for Fred MacMurray. more
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: In the background, a paralyzed scientist in a wheelchair kicks a door open. more
Quotes:
[about the killer bees]
Brad Crane: We have been invaded, by an enemy far more lethal than any human force.
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To Bee Or Not To Bee..., 28 November 2000
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Author: Uffe-13 from Storuman, Sweden

Highly enjoyable (and very expensive) flop from Irwin Allen, the Master of Disaster. Michael Caine, with help from a bunch of other famous actors, fight against a huge swarm of African killer bees and almost destroy the entire city of Houston in the progress. Try to get hold of the longer version (about half an hour longer than the original), which contain more drama and longer action scenes. Considered a turkey among most critics, but this film is far better than many recent box-office hits. Note that the local cinema is showing "The Towering Inferno".

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