The Swarm (1978) - Monsters by the millions

The Swarm

Monsters by the millions - and they're all for real!
( Horror / Sci-Fi / Thriller )

US Runtime: 116 min

Country of Origin: United States of America

Premiere Date:
Jul 14, 1978 [USA]

Director:	Irwin Allen [Director]

Writer:	Stirling Silliphant [Screenplay]

Producer:	Irwin Allen [Producer]

Cinematography:	Fred J. Koenekamp [Director of Photography]

Edited by:	Harold F. Kress [Editor]

Music Composed by	Jerry Goldsmith [Original Music Composer]

Production Design:	Stan Jolley [Production Design]

Costume Design:	Paul Zastupnevich [Costume Design]

Casting by	Jack Baur [Casting]

Production Company:	Warner Bros. Pictures (US)

Plot Summary:

Deadly African bees spread over Texas and kill thousands of people. Scientists led by Bradford Crane and Captain Helena Anderson try to find an antidote and destroy the swarm - against the advice of Army General Thalius Slater.

Cast:

Michael Caine Brad Crane Katharine Ross Capt. Helena Anderson Richard Widmark Gen. Thaddeus Slater Richard Chamberlain Dr. Hubbard Olivia de Havilland Maureen Schuester Ben Johnson Felix Lee Grant Anne MacGregor José Ferrer Dr. Andrews Patty Duke Rita Slim Pickens Jud Hawkins Bradford Dillman Maj. Baker Fred MacMurray Maj. Clarance Tuttle Henry Fonda Dr. Walter Krim Cameron Mitchell Gen. Thompson Christian Juttner Paul Durant Morgan Paull Dr. Newman Alejandro Rey Dr. Martinez Don 'Red' Barry Pete Harris Elizabeth Rogers Woman Scientist Doria Cook-Nelson Mrs. Durant Robert Varney Mr. Durant Ernie F. Orsatti Duty Officer Patrick Culliton Sheriff Morrison John Furlong Cameraman Chris Petersen Hal		Jerry Toomey Eddie Barbara Costello Receptionist / Nurse Jenifer Taurins Nurse David Himes Radioman Mara Cook Secretary Joey Eisnach Bee Boy Stephen Powers Radarman Chris Capen Lieutenant Tony Haig Officer #2 Bill Snider Radarman #2 George Simmons Nurse Arell Blanton Sergeant Trent Dolan Radio Sergeant John Williams Launching Officer Steven Marlo Pilot #1 Phil Montgomery Mechanic Jim Galante Doctor Frank Blair Self Marcia Nicholson Captain Arthur Space Engineer Chuck Hayward Standby Engineer Glenn Charles Lewis Chemical Warfare Guard Art Balinger Radio Announcer Michael Sheehan Airman #1 Howard Culver Airman #2

Uncredited Cast:

Buzz Barbee Briefing Guest (uncredited) Ken Clayton Dr. Moore (uncredited) Marneen Fields Train Passenger (uncredited) Bob Harks Townsman (uncredited) Mike Johnson Burning Man (uncredited) Jack Krupnick Train Passenger (uncredited)		Lawrence Moran Colonel's Son (uncredited) Monty O'Grady Briefing Guest (uncredited) John Otrin Wild Lines (uncredited) Leoda Richards Briefing Guest (uncredited) Norman Stevans Briefing Guest (uncredited)

Stunt Crew:

Larry Holt Stunts Loren Janes Stunts		Ernie F. Orsatti Stunts

Special Visual Effects Crew:

L.B. Abbott Visual Effects		Howard Jensen Special Effects

Art Department:

Stuart A. Reiss Set Decoration

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