The Bees
“They prey on HUMAN FLESH!”
Synopsis
Corporate smuggling of South American killer bees into the United States results in huge swarms terrorizing the northern hemisphere. A small team of scientists work desperately to destroy the threat, but the bees soon mutate into a super-intelligent species that threatens the world.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE BEES: 1978 Theatrical Trailer (Vinegar Syndrome)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-24
Top Cast
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John Saxon
John Norman
Angel Tompkins
Sandra Miller
John Carradine
Dr. Sigmund Hummel
Claudio Brook
Dr. Franklin Miller
Alicia Encinas
Alicia
José Chávez
Father
Julio César Imbert
Julio
Armando Martín
Arthur
George Belanger
Undersecretary Brennan
Delroy White
Winkler
Roger Cudney
Blankeley
Julia Yallop
Model
Chad Hastings
Gray
Elizabeth Wallace
Secretary
Martin LaSalle
Saudi Arabia - United Nations
Max Kerlow
Representative at the United Nations - U.S.S.R.
Whitey Hughes
Gentleman at Park
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfredo Zacarías
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfredo Zacarías
- Original Score
- Richard Gillis
- Original Title
- The Bees
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Panorama Films, A Bee One Productions, New World Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfredo Zacarías
Alfredo Zacarías
Richard Gillis
León Sánchez
Sandy Nervig
Alfredo Zacarías, Roger Corman, Miguel Zacarías
Department Leadership Roster
Alfredo Zacarías
Director
Alfredo Zacarías
Producer
Richard Gillis
Original Music Composer
León Sánchez
Director of Photography
Sandy Nervig
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bees
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What is The Bees about?
Corporate smuggling of South American killer bees into the United States results in huge swarms terrorizing the northern hemisphere. A small team of scientists work desperately to destroy the threat, but the bees soon mutate into a super-intelligent species that threatens the world.
Who directed The Bees?
The Bees was directed by Alfredo Zacarías.
Who stars in The Bees?
The principal cast of The Bees includes John Saxon, Angel Tompkins, John Carradine, Claudio Brook, Alicia Encinas.
When was The Bees released and how long is it?
The Bees was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bees?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bees was composed by Richard Gillis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bees?
The Bees holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).