The Andromeda Strain (miniseries)

The Andromeda Strain
Based onThe Andromeda Strain
by Michael Crichton
Written byRobert Schenkkan
Directed byMikael Salomon
StarringBenjamin Bratt
Eric McCormack
Christa Miller
Daniel Dae Kim
Paul Perri
Viola Davis
Ricky Schroder
Andre Braugher
Eve Harlow
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersRidley Scott
Tony Scott
David W. Zucker
Tom Thayer
Mikael Salomon
CinematographyJon Joffin
EditorScott Vickrey
Running time169 minutes
Production companyUniversal Pictures
Original release
NetworkA&E Network
ReleaseMay 26 (2008-05-26) –
May 27, 2008 (2008-05-27)
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The Andromeda Strain is a 2008 science fiction miniseries, based on the 1969 novel of the same name written by Michael Crichton about a team of scientists who investigate a deadly disease of extraterrestrial origin. The miniseries is a "reimagining" of the original novel rather than an adaptation. In addition to updating the setting to the early 21st century, the miniseries makes a great many plot and character changes from its source.