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1971 · 131 min · G

The Andromeda Strain

Directed by Robert Wise · Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama

The Andromeda Strain (1971) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Robert Wise set in New Mexico and Nevada during the 1970s. It runs 131 minutes and is rated G.

A disaster, with a tense tone. The story unfolds through frame narrative.

Composer
Gil Mellé
Cinematography
Richard H. Kline
Cast
Arthur HillDavid WayneJames OlsonKate ReidPaula KellyGeorge MitchellRamon BieriPeter Hobbs

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New MexicoNevada
Setting
UndergroundRural
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Disaster
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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