4.5
The Swarm
HorrorThrillerPG
"Monsters by the millions - and they're all for real!"
Duration
1h 56mRelease
26 Jun 1978Country
United States
Language
EnglishOverview
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.
Plot
Deadly African bees spread over Texas and kill thousands of people. Scientists led by Bradford Crane and Captain Helena Anderson try to find an antidote and destroy the swarm - against the advice of Army General Thalius Slater.
Cast
Michael CaineKatharine RossRichard Widmark
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 4.5/10Rotten Tomatoes: 9%Metacritic: 30/100
Details
Director
Irwin Allen
Writers
Arthur Herzog IIIStirling Silliphant
Revenue
$7,700,000Budget
$21,000,000Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination totalTrailer
Trailer
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