The Quiet Earth (1985)

The End of the World is Just the Beginning

The Quiet Earth (1985) poster

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

Director: Geoff Murphy
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Runtime: 91 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Charles
Cinematography: James Bartle
Editing: Michael Horton
Production: Cinepro, Mr. Yellowbeard Productions Limited & Company, Pillsbury Films
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Original Language: en

Themes

Dystopian Societal Collapse, Post-Apocalyptic World and Survival, Government Corruption Exposed, Political Instability and Chaos, Grand Catastrophe and Survival

Keywords

research, government, experiment, based on novel or book, bomb, sun, post-apocalyptic future, earth, alone, laboratory, disappearance, disaster, apocalypse, explosion, trust

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Quiet Earth about?
After a top-secret experiment misfires, a scientist may be the only man left alive in the world.
Who directed The Quiet Earth?
The Quiet Earth was directed by Geoff Murphy.
Who stars in The Quiet Earth?
The Quiet Earth stars Bruno Lawrence, Alison Routledge, Anzac Wallace, Pete Smith, Tom Hyde, Norman Fletcher.
How long is The Quiet Earth?
The Quiet Earth has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Quiet Earth?
The Quiet Earth is a Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Quiet Earth?
The Quiet Earth had a budget of $1M.
Where was The Quiet Earth produced?
The Quiet Earth was produced in New Zealand.
What are the themes of The Quiet Earth?
The themes of The Quiet Earth include: Dystopian Societal Collapse, Post-Apocalyptic World and Survival, Government Corruption Exposed, Political Instability and Chaos, Grand Catastrophe and Survival.