A come Andromeda (RAI, 1971), is an Italian television remake of A for Andromeda (1961), the BBC series based on the book of the same name written by cosmologist Fred Hoyle 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 Vittorio Cottafavi. Music was by Mario Migliardi. The cast includes Paola Pitagora as Judy Adamson, Luigi Vannucchi as Fleming, and Tino Carraro as Reinhart. Nicoletta Rizzi appeared as Andromeda, the person created by the supercomputer, replacing the singer Patty Pravo, 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
Luigi Vannucchi: John Fleming
Mario Piave: Dennis Bridger
Tino Carraro: Professor Ernest Reinhart
Paola Pitagora: Judy Adamson
Ida Meda: Liz Murray
Arturo Dominici: Undersecretary for Science Osborne
Claudio Cassinelli: Harries
Domenico Perna Di Monteleone: Whelan
Gabriella Giacobbe: Madeleine Dawnay
Nicoletta Rizzi: Christine/Andromeda
Sandro Tuminelli: Barnett, of Intel
Franco Volpi: General Watling
Enzo Tarascio: Colonel Geers
Giampiero Albertini: General Vandenberg
Edoardo Toniolo: Minister Charles Robert Ratcliff
Guido De Salvi: Major Quadring
Gualtiero Isnenghi: Dr. Hunter
Raffaele Bondini: Egon
Guido Alberti: Prime Minister
Inisero Cremaschi: Jas. Olboyd
Dino Feretti: Alex
References
External links
Guide to A come Andromeda
Italian science fiction television series
1970s Italian television series
Television shows written by John Elliot (author) Works by Fred Hoyle Films shot in Sardinia