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The Andromeda Strain (1971): Film vs Book
Film · 1971 · Directed by Robert Wise · Starring Arthur Hill, David Wayne
About the film
Scientists race to understand a deadly microbe from space.
How close is it to the book?
Close to the bookA cool, procedural film that follows the book's investigation almost step by step.
Read or watch first?
The book has much more detail on the science.
What the book gives you
The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton
A gripping, clear and tense race against time in a high-tech laboratory.
Who will like it: Readers who like fast, science-based thrillers.