THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN | Blu-ray | Arrow Films

ALIEN INVASION | MEDICAL DRAMA | SUSPENSE MYSTERY | MYSTERY | SCI-FI | THRILLER

Robert Wise directs this sci-fi thriller based on the novel by Michael Crichton. After a satellite crashes near a small town in New Mexico, the residents quickly begin to die, with only an alcoholic man and a young baby surviving. The government sends a team of scientists to investigate, fearing that the satellite has brought something alien back to Earth. They discover a highly dangerous organism which they name Andromeda and when it escapes containment they are caught in a desperate race against time to prevent the destruction of all life on Earth. The cast includes Arthur Hill, David Wayne and Kate Reid.

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Year: 1971
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Certificate: Rated BBFC: PG
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Runtime: 125 mins
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Director: Robert Wise
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Starring: Arthur Hill, David Wayne, James Olson, Kate Reid, Paula Kelly, George Mitchell, Mark Jenkins, Peter Hobbs, Ramon Bieri, Kermit Murdock, Peter Helm
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Studio: Arrow Films
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Edition: Limited Edition
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Release Date: 3 Jun 2019
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Country of Release: United Kingdom
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Discs: 1 x Blu-ray Disc
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Region: 2K Blu-ray: Region B, A
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Video: Codec: MPEG-4 AVC (34.83 Mbps)
Resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
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Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
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Language: English
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Subtitles: English SDH
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Packaging: Reversible cover
Booklet
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Barcode: 5027035028620
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Special Features

4K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films

4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)

Original lossless mono audio

Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

Audio commentary by critic Bryan Reesman

A New Strain of Science Fiction, an appreciation by critic Kim Newman

The Andromeda Strain: Making the Film, an archive featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring interviews with director Robert Wise and screenwriter Nelson Gidding

A Portrait of Michael Crichton, an archival featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring an interview with author Michael Crichton

Cinescript Gallery, highlights from the annotated and illustrated shooting script by Nelson Gidding

Theatrical trailer, TV spots and radio spots

Image gallery

Illustrated collector's booklet featuring writing by Peter Tonguette and select archive material

Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Corey Brickley

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