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Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. (1970)

79 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Sci-Fi  -   September 1970 (USA)
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A gas is let loose upon the world that kills anyone over 25 years old.

Director:

Roger Corman

Writer:

George Armitage (screenplay)

Stars:

Bob Corff, Elaine Giftos and Bud Cort
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bob Corff ...
Coel (as Robert Corff)
Elaine Giftos Elaine Giftos ...
Cilla
Bud Cort ...
Hooper
Talia Shire ...
Coralee (as Tally Coppola)
Ben Vereen ...
Carlos
Cindy Williams ...
Marissa
Alex Wilson Alex Wilson ...
Jason
Lou Procopio Lou Procopio ...
Marshal McLuhan
Phil Borneo Phil Borneo ...
Quant
Alan Braunstein Alan Braunstein ...
Dr. Drake
Jackie Farley Jackie Farley ...
Ginny
David Osterhout David Osterhout ...
Texas Ranger
Juretta Taylor Juretta Taylor ...
Zoe
Michael D. Castle Michael D. Castle ...
Burroughs (as Mike Castle)
Alan DeWitt Alan DeWitt ...
Dr. Murder
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Storyline

A gas is let loose upon the world that kills anyone over 25 years old.

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Secret Word | Off Screen Rape | Generation Gap | Interracial Relationship | Cheerleader  | See more »

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Invite a few friends over to watch the end of the world!

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Sci-Fi

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some language, sexuality and drug content (re-rating) (2003) See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Gas! See more »

Filming Locations:

Acoma Indian Reservation, New Mexico, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

San Jacinto Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The Warrior football team in the movie is the actual name of the Socorro High School team, in Socorro, New Mexico, where part of this movie was filmed, and the real Warrior's colors really are blue and white. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: After breaking a road barrier, the car of the main character has 3 out 4 headlights broken, later they are intact, while it does not seem probable they would be repaired. See more »

Quotes

Marshal McLuhan: You know? A good woman is like a steel brusch. Think about it.
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Connections

Featured in Nightmares in Red, White and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009) See more »