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(out of 5)
A deadly virus is the evil villain in this terrifying thriller adapted from the novel by Michael Crichton. After an American satellite falls to Earth in the middle of the desert, it brings back with it an alien disease from outer space that scientists must work around the clock to identify. The film follows every fascinating step of the process, utilizing intelligent dialogue and character development in place of crafty gadgets, thereby making the outdated technology acceptable for the modern viewer. Excellent acting and terrific editing are definitely a plus in this film by proven science-fiction master Robert Wise.
USA, 1971
Directed by Robert Wise
Screenplay by Nelson Gidding, based on the novel by Michael Crichton
Cinematography by Richard H. Kline
Produced by Robert Wise
Music by Gil Melle
Production Design by Boris Leven
Costume Design by Helen Colvig
Film Editing by Stuart Gilmore, John W. Holmes
Cast Tags: Arthur Hill, Carl Reindel, David Wayne, Eric Christmas, Frances Reid, George Mitchell,James Olson, Joe Di Reda, John Carter, Kate Reid, Ken Swofford, Kermit Murdock, Mark Jenkins, Paula Kelly, Peter Helm, Peter Hobbs, Ramon Bieri, Richard Bull, Richard O’Brien
Academy Award Nominations
Best Art Direction (art direction: Boris Leven, William Tuntke; set decoration: Ruby Levitt)
Best Film Editing (Stuart Gilmore, John W. Holmes)
Golden Globe Award Nomination
Best Original Score-Motion Picture (Gil Melle)
