The Swarm(1978)
Monsters by the millions - and they're all for real!
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.
Movie: The Swarm
Top 10 Billed Cast
Brad Crane
Capt. Helena Anderson
Gen. Thaddeus Slater
Dr. Hubbard
Maureen Schuester
Felix
Anne MacGregor
Dr. Andrews
Rita
Jud Hawkins
Video Trailer The Swarm
Video: Original Theatrical Trailer
Original Theatrical Trailer
Swarm, The (1978)
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