The Bees(1978)
They prey on HUMAN FLESH!
The Bees Synopsis
Corporate smuggling of South American killer bees into the United States results in huge swarms terrorizing the northern hemisphere. A small team of scientists work desperately to destroy the threat, but the bees soon mutate into a super-intelligent species that threatens the world.
The Bees (1978) is a thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Alfredo Zacarías, released on November 1, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars John Saxon, Angel Tompkins, John Carradine and Claudio Brook. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfredo Zacarías
- Writers:
- Alfredo Zacarías
- Producers:
- Alfredo Zacarías
- Cinematographer:
- León Sánchez
- Composer:
- Richard Gillis
- Production:
- Panorama Films, A Bee One Productions, New World Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Bees (1978) Trailer
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The Bees Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Saxon
as John Norman
Angel Tompkins
as Sandra Miller
John Carradine
as Dr. Sigmund Hummel
Claudio Brook
as Dr. Franklin Miller
Alicia Encinas
as Alicia
José Chávez
as Father
- Julio César Imbert
Julio César Imbert
as Julio
- Armando Martín
Armando Martín
as Arthur
- George Belanger
George Belanger
as Undersecretary Brennan
- Delroy White
Delroy White
as Winkler
Roger Cudney
as Blankeley
- Julia Yallop
Julia Yallop
as Model
Key crew
Directed by Alfredo Zacarías, written by Alfredo Zacarías, produced by Alfredo Zacarías.
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The Bees Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 48 ratings.
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The Bees – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bees online?
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The Bees (1978) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Bees?
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The main cast of The Bees (1978) includes John Saxon, Angel Tompkins, John Carradine, Claudio Brook and Alicia Encinas. The film was directed by Alfredo Zacarías. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bees released?
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The Bees was released on November 1, 1978 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Bees worth watching?
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The Bees (1978) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Bees?
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Yes. The official The Bees trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.