The Swarm
Monsters by the millions - and they're all for real!
1978 · 1h 56m · PG
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Directed by
Irwin Allen
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Irwin Allen Director
- Michael Caine as Brad Crane
- Katharine Ross as Helena
- Richard Widmark as Gen. Slater
- Richard Chamberlain as Dr. Hubbard
- Olivia de Havilland as Maureen
- Ben Johnson as Felix
- Lee Grant as Anne MacGregor
- José Ferrer as Dr. Andrews
- Patty Duke as Rita (as Patty Duke Astin)
- Slim Pickens as Jud Hawkins
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