The Quiet Earth
“The End of the World is Just the Beginning”
Synopsis
After a top-secret experiment misfires, a scientist may be the only man left alive in the world.
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The Quiet Earth Original Trailer (Geoff Murphy, 1985)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Market
Festival / Special Debut
October 18, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 3, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geoff Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Harrison, Bruno Lawrence, Sam Pillsbury, Bill Baer
- Original Score
- John Charles
- Original Title
- The Quiet Earth
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Cinepro, Mr. Yellowbeard Productions Limited & Company, Pillsbury Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geoff Murphy
Craig Harrison, Bruno Lawrence, Sam Pillsbury, Bill Baer
John Charles
James Bartle
Michael Horton
Sam Pillsbury, Don Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Geoff Murphy
Director
Michael Horton
Editor
John Charles
Original Music Composer
James Bartle
Director of Photography
Sam Pillsbury
Producer
Don Reynolds
Producer
Josephine Ford
Production Design
Michael Kane
Costume Design
Bruno Lawrence
Writer
Sam Pillsbury
Writer
Bill Baer
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Quiet Earth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Quiet Earth about?
After a top-secret experiment misfires, a scientist may be the only man left alive in the world.
Who directed The Quiet Earth?
The Quiet Earth was directed by Geoff Murphy.
Who stars in The Quiet Earth?
The principal cast of The Quiet Earth includes Bruno Lawrence, Alison Routledge, Anzac Wallace, Pete Smith, Tom Hyde.
When was The Quiet Earth released and how long is it?
The Quiet Earth was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Quiet Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Quiet Earth was composed by John Charles.
Is The Quiet Earth based on a book or true story?
The Quiet Earth is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Craig Harrison".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Quiet Earth?
The Quiet Earth holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).