The Last Child (1971)

The time: sometime in the future. Mrs. Miller is going to have a baby. But the law says she can't. The law says the world's overpopulated. Run, Mrs. Miller! Run!

The Last Child (1971) poster

In a badly-overpopulated future, where each couple is only allowed one child and where people over 65 are forbidden medical care under a very draconian set of laws, a young couple, pregnant with their second child (the first died shortly after birth) enlist the help of an elderly former US Senator to help them escape to Canada.

Director: John Llewellyn Moxey
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Laurence Rosenthal
Cinematography: Archie R. Dalzell
Editing: Art Seid
Production: Aaron Spelling Productions, ABC
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Nihilistic visions of Future, Visions of Future and Technology

Keywords

police brutality, police state, politics, dystopia, overpopulation, political thriller

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Last Child about?
In a badly-overpopulated future, where each couple is only allowed one child and where people over 65 are forbidden medical care under a very draconian set of laws, a young couple, pregnant with their second child (the first died shortly after birth) enlist the help of an elderly former US Senator to help them escape to Canada.
Who directed The Last Child?
The Last Child was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey.
Who stars in The Last Child?
The Last Child stars Michael Cole, Janet Margolin, Harry Guardino, Van Heflin, Ed Asner, Kent Smith.
How long is The Last Child?
The Last Child has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
What genre is The Last Child?
The Last Child is a Drama, Science Fiction, TV Movie film.
Where was The Last Child produced?
The Last Child was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Last Child?
The themes of The Last Child include: Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Nihilistic visions of Future, Visions of Future and Technology.