The Quiet Earth

  • New Zealand The Quiet Earth
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Sci-fi / Drama / Mystery
New Zealand, 1985, 91 min

Directed by:

Geoff Murphy

Based on:

Craig Harrison (book)

Cinematography:

James Bartle

Composer:

John Charles
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Scientist Zac Hobson (a powerhouse performance by Bruno Lawrence of Frontline) awakens to discover that he may be the last man on earth. Homes, highways and entire cities are deserted, every living thing has disappeared. Frustrated and plagued by megalomaniacal visions, Zac stands on a balcony and grandly addresses an 'audience' of cardboard standups (from Queen Elizabeth to Bob Marley), declaring himself "President of this quiet earth". But Hobson soon finds he may not be alone. (Umbrella Entertainment)

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