The Andromeda Strain (miniseries)

The Andromeda Strain
Based on	The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton
Written by	Robert Schenkkan
Directed by	Mikael Salomon
Starring	Benjamin Bratt Eric McCormack Christa Miller Daniel Dae Kim Paul Perri Viola Davis Ricky Schroder Andre Braugher Eve Harlow
Original language	English
Production
Producers	Ridley Scott Tony Scott David W. Zucker Tom Thayer Mikael Salomon
Cinematography	Jon Joffin
Editor	Scott Vickrey
Running time	169 minutes
Production company	Universal Pictures
Original release
Network	A&E Network
Release	May 26 (2008-05-26) – May 27, 2008 (2008-05-27)
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The Andromeda Strain is a 2008 science fiction miniseries, based on the 1969 novel of the same name written by Michael Crichton about a team of scientists who investigate a deadly disease of extraterrestrial origin. The miniseries is a "reimagining" of the original novel rather than an adaptation. In addition to updating the setting to the early 21st century, the miniseries makes a great many plot and character changes from its source. The mini-series has two episodes for a total of 169 minutes.