The Savage Bees
1977, English. Directed by Bruce Geller.
They're coming this way...not to make honey, but to kill.
In this horror-drama the festive fun of the annual Mardi Gras celebration is brought to a halt when a swarm of African killer bees escape from a foreign freighter.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Bruce GellerDirector
- Ben JohnsonSheriff Donald McKew
- Michael ParksDr. Jeff DuRand
- Paul HechtDr. Rufus Carter
- Gretchen CorbettJeannie Devereaux
- Horst BuchholzDr. Jorge Mueller
- Bruce FrenchPolice Lieutenant
- James BestPellegrino
- David L. GrayCoast Guard Lieutenant
- Richard Charles BoyleCoast Guard Chief
- Eliott KeenerFreighter Boatswain
- Boardman O'ConnorFreighter Captain
- Danny BarkerTaxi Driver
Details
- Released
- 2 September 1977
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Guerdon Trueblood
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The Savage Bees: quick answers
What comes after The Savage Bees?
Next in the series: Terror Out of the Sky (1978).
Is The Savage Bees worth watching?
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How long is The Savage Bees?
The Savage Bees runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Savage Bees have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Savage Bees. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Savage Bees parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Savage Bees is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Savage Bees on?
The Savage Bees isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Savage Bees?
If you liked The Savage Bees, try Crawlers, Pilgrim, Buried Alive.
Who directed The Savage Bees?
The Savage Bees (1977) was directed by Bruce Geller and stars Ben Johnson, Michael Parks, Paul Hecht.