The Swarm
182 reviews
Thriller/Sci-Fi
1h 56m
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...
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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.
- DirectorIrwin Allen
- Release14 July 1978
- Genre
- Duration1h 56m
- Budget$21,000,000
- Revenue$7,700,000
- Rate182 reviews
- Productions
Warner Bros. Pictures
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

Ernie F. Orsatti
Duty Officer

Patrick Culliton
Sheriff Morrison

Chris Petersen
Hal

Steven Marlo
Pilot #1

Arthur Space
Engineer

Chuck Hayward
Standby Engineer

Bob Harks
Townsman (uncredited)

Lawrence Moran
Colonel's Son (uncredited)

Monty O'Grady
Briefing Guest (uncredited)

John Otrin
Wild Lines (uncredited)

Leoda Richards
Briefing Guest (uncredited)
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