The Andromeda Strain | |
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Based on | The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton |
Written by | Robert Schenkkan |
Directed by | Mikael Salomon |
Starring | Benjamin Bratt Eric McCormack Christa Miller Daniel Dae Kim Paul Perri Viola Davis Ricky Schroder Andre Braugher Eve Harlow |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producers | Ridley Scott Tony Scott David W. Zucker Tom Thayer Mikael Salomon |
Cinematography | Jon Joffin |
Editor | Scott Vickrey |
Running time | 169 minutes |
Production company | Universal Pictures |
Original release | |
Network | A&E Network |
Release | May 26 May 27, 2008 | –
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The Andromeda Strain is a 2008 science fiction miniseries, based on the 1969 novel of the same name written by Michael Crichton about a team of scientists who investigate a deadly disease of extraterrestrial origin. The miniseries is a "reimagining" of the original novel rather than an adaptation. In addition to updating the setting to the early 21st century, the miniseries makes a great many plot and character changes from its source.