Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.

Name: Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Released: 1970
Rating: 42
Cast: Bud Cort, Talia Shire, Elaine Giftos, Cindy Williams, Ben Vereen

1970·Movie

1h 19min

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42/100

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About

Invite a few friends over to watch the end of the world!

A gas is let loose upon the world that kills anyone over 25 years old.

DNA

Genres: Survival Film Apocalyptic Dystopian
Mood: DarkBleakUnsettlingThought-ProvokingDisturbing
Themes: AgeismSurvivalYouth RebellionSocial RevolutionCorruption Of Power
Plot: Moral DilemmasSocietal CollapseApocalyptic EventAge-Specific ThreatYouth-Led RevolutionStruggle For Survival
Pacing: Increasing Intensity
Narrative: FlashbacksFramed Story
Dialog: Philosophical Discussions
Character Types: SageYouthful Rebel
Time: Present Day
Place: Urban CityscapeSuburban Neighborhood
Cinematic Style: Handheld Camera WorkDocumentary Style
Costume and Set: Modern Attire

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Roger Corman, Ron Dexter, Robert Dijoux

Produced by:

George Armitage, Roger Corman

Composed by:

Country Joe and the Fish

Cast

Bud Cort

Hooper

Talia Shire

Coralee

Elaine Giftos

Cilla

Cindy Williams

Marissa

Ben Vereen

Carlos

Bob Corff

Coel

Bruce Karcher

Edgar Allen

George Armitage

Billy the Kid

Raye Birk

Mort Catafalque

Stephen White

Sergeant Sentry Collar

Lou Procopio

Marshal McLuhan

Janice Maureen Odell

Cheerleader

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