''A come Andromeda'' (

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, 1971), is an Italian television remake of ''

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'' (1961), the

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series based on the book of the same name written by

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in conjunction with author and television producer John Elliot. The remake was still set in Britain ("in the following year") but filmed at Italian locations, and consists of five episodes of about one hour each. It was adapted by Inisero Cremaschi (who also appeared in a small role) and directed by

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. Music was by

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. The cast includes Paola Pitagora as Judy Adamson,

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as Fleming, and

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as Reinhart.

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appeared as Andromeda, the person created by the supercomputer, replacing the singer

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, who was originally cast in the role, but who did not fulfil her commitments, necessitating re-shooting of several scenes. This version still exists and has been repeated on Italian TV. It has been released on VHS, and latterly on DVD but without English subtitles. It is considered the first science fiction TV-series produced by the Italian television.

Cast

: John Fleming *

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: Dennis Bridger *

: Professor Ernest Reinhart * Paola Pitagora: Judy Adamson *

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: Liz Murray *

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: Undersecretary for Science Osborne *

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: Harries * Domenico Perna Di Monteleone: Whelan *

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: Madeleine Dawnay *

: Christine/Andromeda * Sandro Tuminelli: Barnett, of Intel * Franco Volpi: General Watling *

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: Colonel Geers *

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: General Vandenberg *

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: Minister Charles Robert Ratcliff * Guido De Salvi: Major Quadring *

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: Dr. Hunter * Raffaele Bondini: Egon *

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: Prime Minister * Inisero Cremaschi: Jas. Olboyd * Dino Feretti: Alex

References

External links

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Guide to ''A come Andromeda''
{{Authority Control Italian science fiction television series 1970s Italian television series Television shows written by John Elliot (author) Works by Fred Hoyle Films shot in Sardinia