H.G. Wells' The Shape of Things to Come (1979)

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Release Date: Dec 7, 1979 Wide

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This is a remake of a 1936 sci-fi, future dystopia tale by H.G. Wells, but the drama, as interpreted by director George McCowan and scripter Martin Lager is not altered to accommodate today's more demanding audiences. As a result, the story, characters, and dialogue are a little weak. After a nuclear holocaust has forced people on earth to set up house on the moon (covered by an insulating, glass-like bubble), their continuing existence depends on some medication to fight off the effects of

PG, 1 hr. 35 min.

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Directed By: George McCowan

In Theaters: Dec 7, 1979 Wide

On DVD: Feb 11, 2003

Cast

Jack Palance
Omus
Carol Lynley
Niki
John Ireland
Senator Smedley
Barry Morse
Dr. John Caball
Nicholas Campbell
Jason Caball
Eddie Benton
Kim Smedley
Greg Swanson
"Sparks"
Bill Lake
Astronaut
Linda Carter
Lynda Mason Green
Lunar Technician
Bill Jay
Members of Niki's Army
Ardon Bess
Merrick
William Hutt
Sparks
Terry Martin
Anne-Marie Martin
Mark Parr

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My brother and I walked out of this movie in 1979. We just watched it on Netflix for nostalgia. It is as bad as I remembered but now I know it oddly had nothing to do with the book by Wells. Watch it only if you want to poke fun at it.

January 29, 2011