The Swarm

– Scientist Dr. Bradford Crane and army general Thalius Slater join forces to fight an almost invisibl..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
4.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 56 Minutes
Release Year:
1978
The Swarm (1978)

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.

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Producing Country:
USA
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The Swarm (1978) - Trailer

Release Date:

14 Jul 1978

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Irwin Allen

Writer:

Arthur Herzog III (novel), Stirling Silliphant (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Michael Caine, Katharine Ross, Richard Widmark, Richard Chamberlain

Plot:

Killer bees from South America have been breeding with the gentler bees of more northern climes, slowly extending their territory northward decade after decade. Entomologist Brad Crane has discovered that something is making them come together in huge, killer swarms. He wants to keep the General Slater from using military tactics from further upsetting the balance of nature as they join to try to stop the swarms from approaching Houston.

Production:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
11%