The Andromeda Strain

The Andromeda Strain is a science-fiction novel published in 1969 by Michael Crichton about a team of scientists who investigate a deadly disease of extraterrestrial origin which causes rapid, fatal clotting of the blood.

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Science-fiction - Novel - 1969 - Michael Crichton - Scientist - Disease - Extraterrestrial - Clotting - Blood

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The book was the basis for a 1971 movie of the same name, directed by Robert Wise and starring Arthur Hill, James Olson, Kate Reid, and David Wayne. The film follows the book very closely. There is a strong feel for technology and government procedures and formalism. The main set, in bright primary colors, becomes increasingly claustrophobic as the four scientists work in isolation, interrupted only by disembodied voices of the computer or PA system.

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1971 - Movie - Robert Wise - Arthur Hill - James Olson - Kate Reid - David Wayne

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Recently, the Sci Fi Channel has began production of a miniseries, set for 2005, which could turn into a full series.

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Sci Fi Channel - Miniseries

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