The Swarm
“Monsters by the millions - and they're all for real!”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-12
Top Cast
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Michael Caine
Brad Crane
Katharine Ross
Helena
Richard Widmark
General Slater
Richard Chamberlain
Dr. Hubbard
Olivia de Havilland
Maureen
Ben Johnson
Felix
Lee Grant
Anne MacGregor
José Ferrer
Dr. Andrews
Patty Duke
Rita
Slim Pickens
Jud Hawkins
Bradford Dillman
Major Baker
Fred MacMurray
Clarence
Henry Fonda
Dr. Krim
Cameron Mitchell
General Thompson
Christian Juttner
Paul Durant
Morgan Paull
Dr. Newman
Alejandro Rey
Dr. Martinez
Don 'Red' Barry
Pete Harris
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 6, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$21M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.37x
-$13.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irwin Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- Stirling Silliphant
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Swarm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $21M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.7M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irwin Allen
Stirling Silliphant, Arthur Herzog III
Jerry Goldsmith
Fred J. Koenekamp
Harold F. Kress
Irwin Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Stirling Silliphant
Screenplay
Irwin Allen
Director
Harold F. Kress
Editor
Stan Jolley
Production Design
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Irwin Allen
Producer
Paul Zastupnevich
Costume Design
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Swarm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Swarm about?
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.
Who directed The Swarm?
The Swarm was directed by Irwin Allen.
Who stars in The Swarm?
The principal cast of The Swarm includes Michael Caine, Katharine Ross, Richard Widmark, Richard Chamberlain, Olivia de Havilland.
When was The Swarm released and how long is it?
The Swarm was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Swarm?
The Swarm had a reported production budget of $21M and grossed $7.7M at the worldwide box office (0.37 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Swarm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Swarm was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is The Swarm based on a book or true story?
The Swarm is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Herzog III".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Swarm?
The Swarm holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).