"The End of the World is Just the Beginning"

1985

1h 31m

6.6(605 votes)

Drama

Science Fiction

Thriller

Overview

After a top-secret experiment misfires, a scientist may be the only man left alive in the world.

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Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Bruno Lawrence

Zac Hobson

Acting

Alison Routledge

Joanne

Acting

Anzac Wallace

Api's Mate

Acting

Pete Smith

Api

Acting

Tom Hyde

Scientist

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Norman Fletcher

Perrin

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