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The Omega Man (1971)

โ€œThe last man alive...is not alone!โ€

6.2/10 ยท 641 votes 1h 38m pg ActionThrillerDramaScience-fiction

#28 of 28 films from 1971 #1564 of 2168 in action

Directed by Boris Sagal ยท Written by Richard Matheson, John William Corrington, Joyce Hooper Corrington

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Overview

Due to an experimental vaccine, Dr. Robert Neville is the only human survivor of an apocalyptic war waged with biological weapons. Besides him, only a few hundred deformed, nocturnal people remain; sensitive to light, and homicidally psychotic.

Cast

Charlton Hestonas Robert Neville
Anthony Zerbeas Matthias
Rosalind Cashas Lisa
Paul Kosloas Dutch
Eric Laneuvilleas Richie
Lincoln Kilpatrickas Zachary
Anna Ariesas Woman in Cemetery Crypt
Brian Tochias Tommy
DeVeren Bookwalteras Family Member
John Dierkesas Family Member
Jill Giraldias Little Girl
Monika Henreidas Family Member
Linda Redfearnas Family Member
Forrest Woodas Family Member

Facts

Release dateAugust 1, 1971
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” shorter as the 1971 average of 111 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Drama, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Box office$8,720,000
IMDbtt0067525

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Questions

How long is The Omega Man?
The Omega Man runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is The Omega Man worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 641 votes, which places it #28 of 28 films released in 1971 in this index (top 4%) and #1564 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Omega Man?
The Omega Man was directed by Boris Sagal.
Who stars in The Omega Man?
Charlton Heston as Robert Neville; Anthony Zerbe as Matthias; Rosalind Cash as Lisa; Paul Koslo as Dutch; Eric Laneuville as Richie; Lincoln Kilpatrick as Zachary.
What is The Omega Man rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Omega Man?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/128365.

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