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Things to Come

1936-03-31 · 100 min · ★ 6.4

Drama · Science Fiction

The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel.

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Directors
William Cameron Menzies
Production companies
London Films Productions, United Artists
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Raymond MasseyRaymond MasseyJohn Cabal / Oswald Cabal
Edward ChapmanEdward ChapmanPippa Passworthy / Raymond Passworthy
Ralph RichardsonRalph RichardsonThe Boss
Margaretta ScottMargaretta ScottRoxana / Rowena
Cedric HardwickeCedric HardwickeTheotocopulos
Maurice BraddellMaurice BraddellDr. Harding
Sophie StewartSophie StewartMrs. Cabal
Derrick De MarneyDerrick De MarneyRichard Gordon
Ann ToddAnn ToddMary Gordon
Pearl ArgylePearl ArgyleCatherine Cabal
Kenneth VilliersMaurice Passworthy
Ivan BrandtMorden Mitani
Anne McLarenThe Child
Patricia HilliardPatricia HilliardJanet Gordon
Charles CarsonCharles CarsonGreat Grandfather
Patrick BarrPatrick BarrWorld Transport Official (uncredited)
Noel BrophyIrishman (uncredited)
John ClementsJohn ClementsThe Airman (uncredited)
Anthony HollesSimon Burton (uncredited)
Allan JeayesAllan JeayesMr. Cabal (uncredited)

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