The Final Programme (1973) ( The Last Days of Man on Earth )

The Final Programme (1973) (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: The Last Days of Man on Earth
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
86 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 1973 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Robert Fuest

Written By:
Michael Moorcock
Robert Fuest

Actors:
Jon Finch ..... Jerry Cornelius
Jenny Runacre ..... Miss Brunner
Sterling Hayden ..... Maj. Wrongway Lindbergh
Harry Andrews ..... John
Hugh Griffith ..... Professor Hira
Julie Ege ..... Miss Dazzle
Patrick Magee ..... Dr. Baxter
Graham Crowden ..... Dr. Smiles
George Coulouris ..... Dr. Powys
Basil Henson ..... Dr. Lucas
Derrick O'Connor ..... Frank
Gilles Millinaire ..... Dimitri
Ronald Lacey ..... Shades
Sandy Ratcliff ..... Jenny (as Sandy Ratcliffe)
Mary MacLeod ..... Nurse

Synopsis:

After the death of his Nobel Prize-winning father, billionaire physicist Jerry Cornelius becomes embroiled in the search for the mysterious "Final Programme", developed by his father. The programme, a design for a perfect, self-replicating human being, is contained on microfilm. A group of scientists, led by the formidable Miss Brunner (who consumes her lovers), has sought Cornelius's help in obtaining it. After a chase across a war-torn Europe on the verge of anarchy, Brunner and Cornelius obtain the microfilm from Jerry's loathsome brother Frank. They proceed to an abandoned underground Nazi fortress in the Arctic to run the programme, with Jerry and Miss Brunner as the subjects.

In a far-off future, mankind is in a state of decay. But a group of scientists believe they have found the means to move humanity on to its next level in the creation of an ideal, self-replicating - and thus immortal - human being. Jerry Cornelius, Nobel Prize-winning physicist and playboy adventurer, is vital to the project's success: his recently deceased father devised the formula of this 'final programme'. However, the formula is captured on a microfilm hidden in the vaults of the family's mansion, and jealously guarded by Jerry's drug-addicted, psychopathic brother, Frank...

Jon Finch heads an impressive cast as the flamboyant anti-hero of this dystopian, darkly humorous sci-fi thriller from cult director Robert Fuest - best-known for the stylishly cult Dr Phibes horror films starring Vincent Price. Based on Michael Moorcock's acclaimed 1968 novel, The Final Programme is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 08 May, 2014.