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THE SWARM

1978 • US HMDB
June 26, 1978

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.

Directors

Irwin Allen

Cast

Michael Caine, Katharine Ross, Richard Widmark, Richard Chamberlain, Olivia de Havilland, Ben Johnson, Lee Grant, José Ferrer, Patty Duke, Slim Pickens
Horror Thriller Fantascienza

REVIEWS (1)

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Marco Castellini

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A swarm of killer bees from Africa terrorizes the United States: the city of Houston is attacked and almost razed to the ground. But there is a way to stop the terrible insects, and in the end, a scholar will find it. A classic of the fantasy-horror genre with a great cast including the names of Michael Caine, Richard Chamberlain, and Henry Fonda. A film not very imaginative but certainly of great impact that manages to keep the viewer's tension high throughout the duration of the movie. Recommended.