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The Swarm

Not Rated
ThrillerScience FictionHorror
4.9/10(166 ratings)

Scientist Dr. Bradford Crane and army general Thalius Slater join forces to fight an almost invisible enemy threatening America; killer bees that have deadly venom and attack without reason. Disaster movie-master Irwin Allen's film contains spectacular special effects, including a train crash caused by the eponymous swarm.

07-14-1978
1h 56m
The Swarm
Backdrop for The Swarm

Main Cast

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Brad Crane

Katharine Ross

Katharine Ross

Capt. Helena Anderson

Richard Widmark

Richard Widmark

Gen. Thaddeus Slater

Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

Dr. Hubbard

Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland

Maureen Schuester

Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson

Felix

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

Anne MacGregor

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Irwin Allen
Production:
Warner Bros. Pictures
Revenue:
$7,700,000
Budget:
$21,000,000

Key Crew

Screenplay:
Stirling Silliphant
Director:
Irwin Allen
Director of Photography:
Fred J. Koenekamp
Editor:
Harold F. Kress
Producer:
Irwin Allen

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en