The Swarm
"Monsters by the millions - and they're all for real!"
Originally released in 1978. The Swarm is a thriller/science fiction film. directed by Irwin Allen.
Starring Michael Caine, Katharine Ross, and Richard Widmark
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (189 votes)
Budget
$21M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.7M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Caine
as Brad Crane
Katharine Ross
as Capt. Helena Anderson
Richard Widmark
as Gen. Thaddeus Slater
Richard Chamberlain
as Dr. Hubbard
Olivia de Havilland
as Maureen Schuester
Ben Johnson
as Felix
Lee Grant
as Anne MacGregor
José Ferrer
as Dr. Andrews
Patty Duke
as Rita
Slim Pickens
as Jud Hawkins
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $21,000,000
- Revenue
- $7,700,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Swarm about?
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. Disast...
Who directed The Swarm?
The Swarm was directed by Irwin Allen.
How long is The Swarm?
The Swarm has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was The Swarm released?
The Swarm was released on June 26, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Swarm?
The main cast of The Swarm includes Michael Caine, Katharine Ross, Richard Widmark, Richard Chamberlain, Olivia de Havilland.
Is The Swarm worth watching?
The Swarm has a user rating of 5.0/10 based on 189 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.