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The Shape of Things to Come (1979)

PG 98 min  -  Sci-Fi  -   August 1979 (USA)
2.9
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Planet Earth is a devastated wasteland, and what's left of humanity has colonized the Moon in domed cities... See full summary »

Director:

George McCowan

Writers:

Mike Cheda (adaptation), Joseph Glazner (adaptation), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jack Palance ...
Omus
Carol Lynley ...
Nikki
Barry Morse Barry Morse ...
Dr. John Caball
John Ireland ...
Sen. Smedley
Nicholas Campbell ...
Jason Caball
Anne-Marie Martin Anne-Marie Martin ...
Kim Smedley (as Eddie Benton)
Greg Swanson Greg Swanson ...
Sparks (voice)
Mark Parr Mark Parr ...
Sparks
William Hutt William Hutt ...
Lomax (voice)
Ardon Bess Ardon Bess ...
Merrick
Lynda Mason Green Lynda Mason Green ...
Lunar technician (as Lynn Green)
Albert Humphries Albert Humphries ...
Robot technician
Bill Lake ...
Spacesuited man
Michael Klingbell Michael Klingbell ...
Robot
Jonathan Hartman Jonathan Hartman ...
Robot
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Storyline

Planet Earth is a devastated wasteland, and what's left of humanity has colonized the Moon in domed cities. Humanity's continued survival depends on an anti-radiation drug only available on planet Delta Three, which has been taken over by Omus, a brilliant but mad mechanic who places no value on human life. Omus wants to come to the Moon to rule and intends to attack it by ramming robot-controlled spaceships into the domes. Dr. John Caball, his son Jason, Jason's friend, Kim, and a robot named Sparks embark on Caball's space battlecruiser on an unauthorized mission to Delta Three to stop Omus. Written by Kevin McCorry <mmccorry@nb.sympatico.ca>  

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Plot Keywords:

Independent Film | Based On Novel

Taglines:

Beyond the earth... Beyond the moon... Beyond your wildest imagination!

Genres:

Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

H.G. Wells' The Shape of Things to Come See more »

Filming Locations:

Kleinburg, Ontario, Canada See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$CAD3,200,000 (estimated)
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Koo Stark was announced for this film but left the project. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "The O.C.: The Shape of Things to Come (#3.2)" (2005) See more »