Things to Come (1936)
The future is here!
The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel.
Director: William Cameron Menzies
Genre: Drama, Science Fiction
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: March 31, 1936
Cast
- Raymond Massey - John Cabal / Oswald Cabal
- Edward Chapman - Pippa Passworthy / Raymond Passworthy
- Ralph Richardson - The Boss
- Margaretta Scott - Roxana / Rowena
- Cedric Hardwicke - Theotocopulos
- Maurice Braddell - Dr. Harding
- Sophie Stewart - Mrs. Cabal
- Derrick De Marney - Richard Gordon
- Ann Todd - Mary Gordon
- Pearl Argyle - Catherine Cabal
Screenplay
- H. G. Wells (Screenplay)
- H. G. Wells (Novel)
Music: Arthur Bliss
Cinematography: Georges Périnal
Editing: Francis D. Lyon, Charles Crichton
Production: London Films Productions, United Artists
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, Nano Technology and Hidden Perils
Keywords
future, progress, black and white, scientist
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Things to Come about?
- The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel.
- Who directed Things to Come?
- Things to Come was directed by William Cameron Menzies.
- Who stars in Things to Come?
- Things to Come stars Raymond Massey, Edward Chapman, Ralph Richardson, Margaretta Scott, Cedric Hardwicke, Maurice Braddell.
- How long is Things to Come?
- Things to Come has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Things to Come?
- Things to Come is a Drama, Science Fiction film.
- Where was Things to Come produced?
- Things to Come was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Things to Come?
- The themes of Things to Come include: Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Technological Overlord: AI and Society, Post-Human Evolution and Transhumanism, Visions of Future and Technology, Nano Technology and Hidden Perils.