The Swarm
PG“Monsters by the millions - and they're all for real!”
1978·116 min·Released
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
5.0TMDb
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Theatrical Jun 26, 1978Physical Dec 23, 1992
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USA · English · Kids
Overview
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.
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Crew
DirectorIrwin Allen
WriterStirling Silliphant
Cast
Michael Caine
Brad Crane
Katharine Ross
Capt. Helena Anderson
Richard Widmark
Gen. Thaddeus Slater
Richard Chamberlain
Dr. Hubbard
Olivia de Havilland
Maureen Schuester
Ben Johnson
Felix
Lee Grant
Anne MacGregor
José Ferrer
Dr. Andrews
Patty Duke
Rita
Slim Pickens
Jud Hawkins
Bradford Dillman
Maj. Baker
Fred MacMurray
Maj. Clarance Tuttle
Henry Fonda
Dr. Walter Krim
Cameron Mitchell
Gen. Thompson
Christian Juttner
Paul Durant
Morgan Paull
Dr. Newman
Alejandro Rey
Dr. Martinez
Don 'Red' Barry
Pete Harris
Elizabeth Rogers
Woman Scientist
Doria Cook-Nelson
Mrs. Durant
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Keywords
based on novel or bookinsectpanictexasanimal attacktrain crashsurvivaldisasterbeesurvival horrormilitarydisaster movieswarmskiller beeshelicopter crashanimal horrorbody horrorawestruck
Details
Budget
$21M
Revenue
$8M
TMDb Votes
197
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026