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  • The Swarm (1978)
  • PG
    116 min | Horror, Thriller
The Swarm (1978)
PG
116 min | Horror, Thriller

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.
Director
Writers
Arthur Herzog III (novel) (as Arthur Herzog) | Stirling Silliphant (screenplay)
Producer
Composer
Jerry Goldsmith (music by)
Cinematographer
Casting Director
Production Designer
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Release date
Jul 14, 1978 (United States)

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Cast

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72 cast members
Name Known for
Michael Caine
Brad Crane Brad Crane   See fewer
Katharine Ross
Capt. Helena Anderson Capt. Helena Anderson   See fewer
Richard Widmark
Gen. Slater Gen. Slater   See fewer
Richard Chamberlain
Dr. Hubbard Dr. Hubbard   See fewer
Olivia de Havilland
Maureen Schuester Maureen Schuester   See fewer
Lee Grant
Anne MacGregor Anne MacGregor   See fewer
José Ferrer
Dr. Andrews (as Jose Ferrer) Dr. Andrews (as Jose Ferrer)   See fewer
Patty Duke
Rita (as Patty Duke Astin) Rita (as Patty Duke Astin)   See fewer
Slim Pickens
Jud Hawkins Jud Hawkins   See fewer
Bradford Dillman
Maj. Baker Maj. Baker   See fewer
Fred MacMurray
Mayor Clarence Tuttle Mayor Clarence Tuttle   See fewer
Henry Fonda
Dr. Walter Krim Dr. Walter Krim   See fewer
Cameron Mitchell
Gen. Thompson Gen. Thompson   See fewer
Christian Juttner
Paul Durant Paul Durant   See fewer
Morgan Paull
Dr. Newman Dr. Newman   See fewer
Alejandro Rey
Dr. Tomas Martinez Dr. Tomas Martinez   See fewer
Don 'Red' Barry
Pete Harris Pete Harris   See fewer
Elizabeth Rogers
Woman Scientist (extended version only) Woman Scientist (extended version only)   See fewer
Doria Cook-Nelson
Mrs. Durant (as Doria Cook) Mrs. Durant (as Doria Cook)   See fewer
Robert Varney
Mr. Durant Mr. Durant   See fewer
Ernie F. Orsatti
Duty Officer (as Ernie Orsatti) Duty Officer (as Ernie Orsatti)   See fewer
Patrick Culliton
Sheriff Morrison Sheriff Morrison   See fewer
John Furlong
Cameraman Cameraman   See fewer
Barbara Costello
Receptionist / Nurse (extended version only) Receptionist / Nurse (extended version only)   See fewer
Jenifer Taurins
Nurse (extended version only) Nurse (extended version only)   See fewer
David Himes
Radioman (extended version only) Radioman (extended version only)   See fewer
Mara Cook
Secretary Secretary   See fewer
Joey Eisnach
Bee Boy Bee Boy   See fewer
Stephen Powers
Radarman Radarman   See fewer
Chris Capen
Lieutenant Lieutenant   See fewer
Tony Haig
Officer #2 Officer #2   See fewer
Bill Snider
Radarman #2 Radarman #2   See fewer
Arell Blanton
Sergeant Sergeant   See fewer
Trent Dolan
Radio Sergeant Radio Sergeant   See fewer
John Williams
Launching Officer Launching Officer   See fewer
Steven Marlo
Pilot #1 (as Steve Marlo) Pilot #1 (as Steve Marlo)   See fewer
Phil Montgomery
Mechanic Mechanic   See fewer
Jim Galante
Doctor (extended version only) Doctor (extended version only)   See fewer
Marcia Nicholson
Captain Captain   See fewer
Arthur Space
Engineer Engineer   See fewer
Chuck Hayward
Standby Engineer Standby Engineer   See fewer
Glenn Charles Lewis
Chemical Warfare Guard Chemical Warfare Guard   See fewer
Art Balinger
Radio Announcer (voice) Radio Announcer (voice)   See fewer
Michael Sheehan
Airman #1 Airman #1   See fewer
Howard Culver
Airman #2 Airman #2   See fewer
Ken Allen
Military Officer (uncredited) Military Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Buzz Barbee
Briefing Guest (uncredited) Briefing Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Al Beaudine
Briefing Guest (uncredited) Briefing Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Gary Bohn
Controller (uncredited) Controller (uncredited)   See fewer
Dusty Cadis
Briefing Guest (uncredited) Briefing Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Ken Clayton
Dr. Moore (uncredited) Dr. Moore (uncredited)   See fewer
Brent Dunsford
Technician (uncredited) Technician (uncredited)   See fewer
Philip Ettington
Train Passenger (uncredited) Train Passenger (uncredited)   See fewer
Marneen Fields
Train Passenger (uncredited) Train Passenger (uncredited)   See fewer
Gayle Frank
Briefing Guest (uncredited) Briefing Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Harks
Townsman (uncredited) Townsman (uncredited)   See fewer
George Holmes
Military Officer (uncredited) Military Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Mike Johnson
Burning Man (uncredited) Burning Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Krupnick
Train Passenger (uncredited) Train Passenger (uncredited)   See fewer
Lawrence Moran
Colonel's Son (uncredited) Colonel's Son (uncredited)   See fewer
Monty O'Grady
Briefing Guest (uncredited) Briefing Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
John Otrin
Wild Lines (uncredited) Wild Lines (uncredited)   See fewer
Norman Palmer
Military Officer (uncredited) Military Officer (uncredited)   See fewer
Leoda Richards
Briefing Guest (uncredited) Briefing Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Norman Stevans
Briefing Guest (uncredited) Briefing Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Nico Stevens
Briefing Guest (uncredited) Briefing Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Gary Wright
Officer at Missile Complex (uncredited) Officer at Missile Complex (uncredited)   See fewer
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