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5.9 / 10(38 votes)IMDb19741h 14mUnited States of America

Where Have All the People Gone

Synopsis

A strange series of solar flares proves fatal for inhabitants of the Earth, except for the fortunate few who are somehow immune from the effects. Animals go insane and human beings turn to white powder, leaving behind only empty clothing. A handful of survivors attempt to rebuild their lives on the de-populated Earth.

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Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Llewellyn Moxey
Screenplay & Story
Lewis John Carlino, Sandor Stern
Original Score
Robert Prince
Original Title
Where Have All the People Gone
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 14m
Production Studios
ABC, The Jozak Company, Alpine Productions, Metromedia Producers Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Llewellyn Moxey

Screenplay & Story

Lewis John Carlino, Sandor Stern

Original Score & Music

Robert Prince

Director of Photography

Michael D. Margulies

Film Editing

John A. Martinelli

Producers

Gerald I. Isenberg, Charles W. Fries

Department Leadership Roster

John Llewellyn Moxey

John Llewellyn Moxey

Director

John A. Martinelli

Editor

Michael D. Margulies

Director of Photography

Gerald I. Isenberg

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Where Have All the People Gone.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Where Have All the People Gone

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Where Have All the People Gone about?

A strange series of solar flares proves fatal for inhabitants of the Earth, except for the fortunate few who are somehow immune from the effects. Animals go insane and human beings turn to white powder, leaving behind only empty clothing. A handful of survivors attempt to rebuild their lives on the de-populated Earth.

Who directed Where Have All the People Gone?

Where Have All the People Gone was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey.

Who stars in Where Have All the People Gone?

The principal cast of Where Have All the People Gone includes Peter Graves, George O'Hanlon, Jr., Kathleen Quinlan, Verna Bloom, Michael-James Wixted.

When was Where Have All the People Gone released and how long is it?

Where Have All the People Gone was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.

Who composed the musical score for Where Have All the People Gone?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Where Have All the People Gone was composed by Robert Prince.