The Late Great Planet Earth (1979)

Events that are prophesied in the Bible are illustrated to show that civilization is headed for doomsday.

Directors:

Robert Amram, Rolf Forsberg

Writers:

Robert Amram, C.C. Carlson (book),

Stars:

Orson Welles, Babetta, Emile Benoit

Cast

Credited cast:
Orson Welles	...	Himself - Host / Narrator
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Babetta	...	Herself - Witch
Emile Benoit	...	Himself - Economist (as Dr. Emile Benoit)
Norman Borlaug	...	Himself (as Dr. Norman Borlaug)
Tal Brooke	...	Himself - Author of 'Lord of the Air'
Beaumont Bruestle	...	False Prophet
Erin Cameron	...	Herself - Astrologer
Paul Ehrlich	...	Himself - Author of 'The Population Bomb' (as Dr. Paul Ehrlich)
Frank Ferrer
Eric Forsberg	...	Ruth's Son
Sam Gilman
John Gribbin	...	Himself - Author of 'The Jupiter Effect' (as Dr. John Gribbin)
Robert Hackman
Richard Hale
Peter Hamilton	...	Himself - Computer Security Expert

Storyline

Events that are prophesied in the Bible are illustrated to show that civilization is headed for doomsday.

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Plot Keywords:

bible | religiosity | nuclear weapon | eschatology | christian film | 

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Taglines:

Heaven and Earth will pass away, but my words shall not pass away. Matt. 24:35

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Genres:

Documentary | Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

January 1979 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Vasquez Rocks, Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park - 10700 W. Escondido Canyon Rd., Agua Dulce, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Amran, RCR

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Hal Lindsey: I believe that what we're seeing in the world today is the fulfillment of these ancient prophecies written between 2,000 and 3,500 years ago. As the world staggers from one crisis to another, I believe that we're racing on a countdown to the end of history as we know it.

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Connections

Featured in How American Cinema Changed Hollywood Forever (2003)

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