The Swarm

16
1h 56m
1978
4.987 /10 (187)

Monsters by the millions - and they're all for real!

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1978-07-14

Top Billed 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

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