Der tödliche Schwarm (1978): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1978 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1978, Der tödliche Schwarm is a thriller, horror and science-fiction film directed by Irwin Allen, running about 116 minutes. “Monsters by the millions - and they're all for real!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hochgiftige und äußerst aggressionslustige Killerbienen haben dem US-Bundesstaat Texas den Krieg erklärt. Angehörige einer Militärbasis unweit von Houston zählen zu den ersten Opfern. Städte und Dörfer werden evakuiert. Züge entgleisen. Es herrscht Chaos und Verzweiflung. Eine Handvoll Wissenschaftler versucht unter der Leitung des Insektenforschers Brad Crane, die nationale Katastrophe zu verhindern.
Who’s in it. Der tödliche Schwarm stars Michael Caine as Brad Crane, Katharine Ross as Capt. Helena Anderson, Richard Widmark as Gen. Thaddeus Slater and Richard Chamberlain as Dr. Hubbard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Der tödliche Schwarm has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der tödliche Schwarm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Der tödliche Schwarm tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Der tödliche Schwarm (1978)?
- In USA, Der tödliche Schwarm is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Der tödliche Schwarm worth watching?
- Der tödliche Schwarm holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science-fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der tödliche Schwarm?
- Der tödliche Schwarm stars Michael Caine, Katharine Ross, Richard Widmark, Richard Chamberlain and Olivia de Havilland.
- When was Der tödliche Schwarm released?
- Der tödliche Schwarm was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.