17K views · 221 reactions | A deadly alien virus, a race against time, and the ultimate battle for survival - THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN left its unforgettable mark on  cinemas #OnThisDay in 1971! Rediscover the haunting classic on 4K UHD May 12 | Arrow Video | Facebook

Did you know❓ Michael Crichton made a cameo in “The Andromeda Strain” movie, playing a medical student. As author of the best-selling book, Crichton fit the bill perfectly. Director Robert Wise was looking for medical students as extras to fill a scene in the adaptation of the biology-mystery-space thriller. Crichton said “I could play a medical student, Mr. Wise. As a matter of fact, I’ve been training for the role for four years”. With that, Wise put him on the payroll. _ #michaelcrichton #cri