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The Shape of Things to Come

  • 19791979
  • PGPG
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
3.2/10
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The Shape of Things to Come (1979)
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Some time in the future, man has set up colonies on the Moon, when Earth becomes uninhabitable. A madman decides to destroy the Moon colonies with his robots and automated ships, and only th... Read allSome time in the future, man has set up colonies on the Moon, when Earth becomes uninhabitable. A madman decides to destroy the Moon colonies with his robots and automated ships, and only three people and their robot can stop him.Some time in the future, man has set up colonies on the Moon, when Earth becomes uninhabitable. A madman decides to destroy the Moon colonies with his robots and automated ships, and only three people and their robot can stop him.

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  • Director
    • George McCowan
  • Writers
    • H.G. Wells(novel)
    • Martin Lager(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jack Palance
    • Carol Lynley
    • Barry Morse
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  • Director
    • George McCowan
  • Writers
    • H.G. Wells(novel)
    • Martin Lager(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jack Palance
    • Carol Lynley
    • Barry Morse
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    • 30User reviews
    • 48Critic reviews
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    Jack Palance
    Jack Palance
    • Omusas Omus
    Carol Lynley
    Carol Lynley
    • Nikias Niki
    Barry Morse
    Barry Morse
    • Dr. John Caballas Dr. John Caball
    John Ireland
    John Ireland
    • Senator Smedleyas Senator Smedley
    Nicholas Campbell
    Nicholas Campbell
    • Jason Caballas Jason Caball
    Anne-Marie Martin
    Anne-Marie Martin
    • Kim Smedleyas Kim Smedley
    • (as Eddie Benton)
    Greg Swanson
    • Sparksas Sparks
    • (voice)
    Mark Parr
    • Sparksas Sparks
    William Hutt
    • Lomaxas Lomax
    • (voice)
    Ardon Bess
    • Merrickas Merrick
    Lynda Mason Green
    • Lunar Technicianas Lunar Technician
    • (as Lynn Green)
    Albert Humphries
    • Robot Technicianas Robot Technician
    Bill Lake
    Bill Lake
    • Spacesuited Manas Spacesuited Man
    Michael Klingbell
    • Robotas Robot
    Jonathan Hartman
    Jonathan Hartman
    • Robotas Robot
    Wili Liberman
    • Robotas Robot
    Rob McEwan
    • Robotas Robot
    Angelo Pedari
    • Robotas Robot
    • Director
      • George McCowan
    • Writers
      • H.G. Wells(novel)
      • Martin Lager(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Earth's a devastated wasteland, and what's left of humanity has colonised the Moon in domed cities. Humanity's survival depends on an anti-radiation drug only available on planet Delta 3, 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 3; to stop Omus. —Kevin McCorry <mmccorry@nb.sympatico.ca>
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    • Taglines
      • Beyond the earth... Beyond the moon... Beyond your wildest imagination!
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • PG
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Despite being credited as such, the film has nothing to do with the HG Wells novel other than the names of a couple of characters.
    • Goofs
      In the opening lines of text with which the film begins, the word "it's" is misused (??"Man has moved onto the moon, colonised it's surface and erected..."). It should be "its" ("Man has moved onto the moon, colonised its surface...").
    • Quotes

      Dr. John Caball: You spoke to us of a new technology, of peace, not war.

      Omus: Don't you understand? Once you accept me as ruler, there will be no acts of aggression, only peace. Under my rule, the people will want for nothing.

      Dr. John Caball: Except, freedom! Well, the Moon Colony will never accept a dictator. That's one thing we've learned at least from the history of the planet Earth.

      Omus: You insult me, Doctor.

      Omus: You are the one who inspired me, taught me to place science above all else.

      Dr. John Caball: But not above humanity! If I didn't teach you that, then I failed you miserably. Omus, give up; give up this insane plan of yours.

      Omus: But I am Omus! Emperor of Delta Three! I don't want to hear any more. I don't think I even know you; you're some sentimental old fool who doesn't understand anything. I, I am the world of the future, you're back in some dark past. People are no longer necessary. Even I someday may no longer be necessary. And you, poor Dr. Caball are certainly no longer necessary.

      Dr. John Caball: Omus, you're a sick man. Let me help you.

      Omus: No, Doctor. Let me help you. Let me give you your last lesson on the power of science.

    • Crazy credits
      [Prologue] The time is the tomorrow after tomorrow. Earth has been polluted and devastated by the great robot wars and is all but deserted. Man has moved onto the moon, colonised its surface and erected vast cities in what was once wasteland. Ranging further out into deep space he has embarked on an even greater era of adventure and discovery. But the survival of mankind is dependent on a continuing supply of the miracle drug RADIC-Q-2.....And RADIC-Q-2 is produced only on the distant planet DELTA THREE.
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      Edited into Rifftrax: The Shape of Things to Come (2020)

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    What The?!
    Absolutely Awful! This movie has nothing in common with the 1936 classic movie with a similar title. I wonder what the "pitch" was like, "Let's remake one of the most important early science fiction movies written by of the great early science fiction writers.....but we are going to change everything but the title." Think of it as "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" remade and set in metropolitan Chicago about a young advertising executive, his hectic life, and a loveable dog named "Nemo"
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    • Jun 15, 2001

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    • Release date
      • August 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • H.G. Wells' The Shape of Things to Come
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • SOTTC Film Productions Ltd.
      • CFI Investments
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    • Budget
      • CA$3,200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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