The Andromeda Strain
A&E Television Networks / Scott Free Productions / Universal Pictures / Universal Studios Home Entertainment (2008)
Science Fiction
In Collection
#101
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025195029193
IMDB   6.2
177 mins United States / English
DVD  Region 1   Unrated
Benjamin Bratt Dr. Jeremy Stone
Eric McCormack Jack Nash
Christa Miller Dr. Angela Noyce
Daniel Dae Kim Dr. Tsi Chou
Viola Davis Dr. Charlene Barton
Justin Louis Colonel Ferrus
Barry Flatman Charles 'Chuck' Beeter
Ted Whittall President William Scott
Ted Atherton Ed Dewitt
Tom McBeath Kyle Tobler
Rick Schroder Major Bill Keane MD (as Ricky Schroder)
Andre Braugher General George W. Mancheck
Jesse Moss Jeff Megan
Magda Apanowicz Suzie Travis
Kurt Max Runte Sherriff Martin Willis
Kurt Evans Lt. Roger Shawn
Panou Lt. Lewis Crane
Anna Galvin Lisa Stone
Bart Anderson Al Ritter
Nicola Anderson Lt. Deacon
Michale Ascher Sally Conover
Daniel Bacon Spokesperson
Chris Bradford Comm Officer
Tom Butler Colonel Scott Arnold
Luke Camilleri Gordo
Director
Mikael Salomon
Producer Tony Scott
Mikael Salomon
Writer Michael Crichton
Robert Schenkkan


Based on the best-selling novel by Michael Crichton, the A&E mini-series event The Andromeda Strain arrives on DVD in this special 2-disc collection! Two-time Academy Award® nominee* Mikael Saloman ('Band of Brothers') directs a powerhouse cast, including Benjamin Bratt (Law & Order), Christa Miller (Scrubs), Eric McCormack (Will & Grace), Ricky Schroder (NYPD Blue), Andre Braugher (City of Angels), Viola Davis (Disturbia), and Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) in this thrilling sci-fi adventure. When a mysterious virus is brought to earth by a returning satellite, an elite and dedicated squad of scientists assembles to search for the truth and stop the mutating killer before it ends life on earth. Presented by three-time Academy Award® nominee** Ridley Scott (American Gangste') and Primetime Emmy award winner† Tony Scott (Numb3rs), 'The Andromeda Strain' includes all 4 televised hours, exclusive bonus materials and features Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound. Own the action-packed epic today!* 1989 Best Cinematography, The Abyss; 1991 Best Visual Effects, Backdraft** 1991 Best Director, Thelma & Louise; 2000 Best Director, Gladiator; 2001 Best Director, Black Hawk Down† 2002 Outstanding Made for Television Movie, The Gathering Storm
Episodes
    Seen it: Yes   120 mins    26/05/2008  1.  Part 1
After a satellite crashes, the entire population of a small town is wiped out by a deadly plague, except for one man and one baby. A team of specialists is activated and tasked to find a cure for what is called "The Andromeda Strain". The army tries to discredit and silence an addicted reporter who discovers that something dangerous is going on.
Director:  Mikael Salomon  Writer:  Robert Schenkkan 
Guest starring:  Adrian Holmes, Ava Salomon, Emily Holmes, Stacee Copeland, Daniel Bacon, Graeme Duffy, Teach Grant, Bart Anderson, Cory Dagg, Candus Churchill, David Ross,  Nels Lennarson, Tom Butler, Chris Bradford, Biski Gugushe
    Seen it: Yes   120 mins    27/05/2008  2.  Part 2
While the team of scientists are still frantically searching for a cure, investigative reporter Jack Nash literally comes under fire. The president has to make a difficult decision and in order to prevent a nuclear disaster that would actually strengthen the "Andromeda Strain", the team have to overcome the building's safeguards aimed at preventing contamination.
Director:  Mikael Salomon  Writer:  Robert Schenkkan 
Guest starring:  Roman Podhora, Paul Perri,  Kurt Max Runte, Douglas O'Keefe, Adrian Holmes, Luke Camilleri, Eve Harlow, Denise Galik-Furey,  Michael TeigenJacob BlairEric BrekerAnna Galvin, Emily Holmes, Michal Suchanek, Fred Keating
Edition Details
Release Date 03/06/2008
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio 1.78:1
Subtitles English
Audio Tracks Commentary Dolby Digital 2.0
English Dolby Digital 5.1
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Discs/Tapes 2

Features
Disc 01 Terra Incognita: The Making of The Andromeda Strain- Visual Effects Breakdowns- Photo wnd Design Gallery- Feature Audio Commentary with Director Mikael Salomon, Executive Producers David W. Zucker and Tom Thayer, and Editor Scott Vickrey-Scene Access