High Treason (1929)
1930s Vision of 1940
The year is 1940 and tension is growing between the empires of United Europe and the Atlantic States. A bloody border incident puts both sides on high alert.
Director: Maurice Elvey
Genre: War, Drama, Science Fiction
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: March 25, 1929
Cast
- Jameson Thomas - Michael Deane
- Benita Hume - Evelyn Seymour
- Humberston Wright - Dr. Stephen Seymour
- Basil Gill - President of the Federated States of Europe
- Edith Barker Bennett - Minor Role
- James Carew - Lord Rowleigh
- Alf Goddard - Tele-radiographer
- Judd Green - James Groves
- Clifford Heatherley - Delegate
- Hayford Hobbs - Charles Falloway
Screenplay
- L'Estrange Fawcett (Scenario Writer)
- Noel Pemberton-Billing (Theatre Play)
- L'Estrange Fawcett (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Percy Strong
Production: Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Post-Human Evolution and Transhumanism, Visions of Future and Technology
Keywords
future, anti war, air armada, border incident
More Films by Director: Maurice Elvey
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is High Treason about?
- The year is 1940 and tension is growing between the empires of United Europe and the Atlantic States. A bloody border incident puts both sides on high alert.
- Who directed High Treason?
- High Treason was directed by Maurice Elvey.
- Who stars in High Treason?
- High Treason stars Jameson Thomas, Benita Hume, Humberston Wright, Basil Gill, Edith Barker Bennett, James Carew.
- How long is High Treason?
- High Treason has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is High Treason?
- High Treason is a War, Drama, Science Fiction film.
- Where was High Treason produced?
- High Treason was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of High Treason?
- The themes of High Treason include: Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Post-Human Evolution and Transhumanism, Visions of Future and Technology.