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Things to Come (1936)

Directed by William Cameron Menzies

War | Science Fiction | Epic

Most recently watched by sleestakk, PeterMartin

Overview

The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel.

Rated NR | Length 100 minutes

Actors

Raymond Massey | Edward Chapman | Ralph Richardson | Margaretta Scott | Cedric Hardwicke | Maurice Braddell | Sophie Stewart | Derrick De Marney | Ann Todd | Pearl Argyle | Kenneth Villiers | Ivan Brandt | Anne McLaren | Patricia Hilliard | Charles Carson | Patrick Barr | Noel Brophy | John Clements | Anthony Holles | Allan Jeayes | Pickles Livingston | George Sanders | Abraham Sofaer | Terry-Thomas

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

It’s manifest destiny social leanings aside, this is a pretty astounding movie in terms of the special effects and model work, especially the last third which focuses on future society’s industrialization and space travel.

The cinematography is great as well, with some interesting angles reminiscent of German Expressionism.

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