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Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. (1970)A gas is let loose upon the world that kills anyone over 25 years old. Director:Roger CormanWriter:George Armitage (screenplay) |
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Coel
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Elaine Giftos | ... |
Cilla
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| Bud Cort | ... |
Hooper
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| Talia Shire | ... |
Coralee
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Carlos
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Marissa
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Alex Wilson | ... |
Jason
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Lou Procopio | ... |
Marshal McLuhan
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Phil Borneo | ... |
Quant
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Alan Braunstein | ... |
Dr. Drake
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Jackie Farley | ... |
Ginny
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David Osterhout | ... |
Texas Ranger
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Juretta Taylor | ... |
Zoe
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Michael D. Castle | ... |
Burroughs
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Alan DeWitt | ... |
Dr. Murder
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A gas is let loose upon the world that kills anyone over 25 years old.
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nudity | shot to death | keep off the grass sign | pot smoking | golf ball |Taglines:
Invite a few friends over to watch the end of the world!Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for some language, sexuality and drug content | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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September 1970 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Rapist: This is none of your business.
Cilla: I'm the rapee, I should have something to say.
[pointing]
Cilla: You're next, and then you. Come on, honey.
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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
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
Cilla: You're first.Rapist: This is none of your business.
Cilla: I'm the rapee, I should have something to say.
[pointing]
Cilla: You're next, and then you. Come on, honey.
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Faster than you can ask if police brutality is a sin, a poisonous gas has killed everyone over twenty five. With fascist football jocks, young cocky police officers, and some capitalist golf course workers all trying to stop them, a group of hippies struggle to live in peace.
This movie you have to see to believe. Not only is it an almost orgasmic counter culture vision of peace, it is among the best absurdest comedies to date. It proves that Roger Corman should be the one directing the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Film.
This film is loaded with off the wall dialog and constant political satire that, instead of being dated, reflects the views and attitudes of the time. Its part road comedy, part post apocalyptic, but mostly its just a bunch of insanity. You can watch this movie three times and not catch all the jokes in this humor packed film.
Be warned, this film supports a way of life called "communist anarchism". Communist anarchism is based on a community that is based on direct democracy, with no economic standards. Rather, everyone does what they can and get the same in return. It is a highly idealistic vision, and of course this is a highly idealistic movie. But don't we need some better ideals? Better things to hope for for the future?