[PAR] [TLE] Michael Crichton [SEP] John Michael Crichton ( ; October 23, 1942 – November 4, 2008) was an American best-selling author, screenwriter, film director and producer best known for his work in the science fiction, medical fiction and thriller genres.  His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide, and many have been adapted into films. [PAR] [TLE] The Andromeda Strain (miniseries) [SEP] 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.
[PAR] [TLE] Michael Crichton [ SEP ] John Michael Crichton ( ; October 23 , 1942 – November 4 , 2008 ) was an American best - selling author , screenwriter , film director and producer best known for his work in the science fiction , medical fiction and thriller genres . His books have sold over 200 million copies worldwide , and many have been adapted into films . [PAR] [TLE] The Andromeda Strain ( miniseries ) [ SEP ] 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 .
The Andromeda Strain is a 2008 science fiction miniseries, based on the 1969 novel of the same name, a team of scientists who investigate a deadly disease of extraterrestrial origin, written by which American best-selling author, screenwriter, film director and producer best known for his work in the science fiction, medical fiction and thriller genres?
The Andromeda Strain is a 2008 science fiction miniseries , based on the 1969 novel of the same name , a team of scientists who investigate a deadly disease of extraterrestrial origin , written by which American best - selling author , screenwriter , film director and producer best known for his work in the science fiction , medical fiction and thriller genres ?
John Michael Crichton
John Michael Crichton