

Things to Come
1936-03-31 · 100 min · ★ 6.4
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 MasseyJohn Cabal / Oswald Cabal
Edward ChapmanPippa Passworthy / Raymond Passworthy
Ralph RichardsonThe Boss
Margaretta ScottRoxana / Rowena
Cedric HardwickeTheotocopulos
Maurice BraddellDr. Harding
Sophie StewartMrs. Cabal
Derrick De MarneyRichard Gordon
Ann ToddMary Gordon
Pearl ArgyleCatherine Cabal
Patricia HilliardJanet Gordon
Charles CarsonGreat Grandfather
Patrick BarrWorld Transport Official (uncredited)
John ClementsThe Airman (uncredited)
Allan JeayesMr. Cabal (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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