The Omega Man
“The last man alive...is not alone!”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Omega Man (1971) Official Trailer - Charlton Heston Movie
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-22
Top Cast
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Charlton Heston
Robert Neville
Anthony Zerbe
Matthias
Rosalind Cash
Lisa
Paul Koslo
Dutch
Eric Laneuville
Richie
Lincoln Kilpatrick
Zachary
Anna Aries
Woman in Cemetery Crypt
Brian Tochi
Tommy
DeVeren Bookwalter
Family Member
John Dierkes
Family Member
Jill Giraldi
Little Girl
Monika Henreid
Family Member
Linda Redfearn
Family Member
Forrest Wood
Family Member
Steve Goldstein
Last Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 12, 1991
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boris Sagal
- Screenplay & Story
- Joyce Hooper Corrington, John William Corrington
- Original Score
- Ron Grainer
- Original Title
- The Omega Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.7M
- Production Studios
- Walter Seltzer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boris Sagal
Joyce Hooper Corrington, John William Corrington, Richard Matheson
Ron Grainer
Russell Metty
William H. Ziegler
Walter Seltzer
Department Leadership Roster
Joyce Hooper Corrington
Screenplay
Boris Sagal
Director
John William Corrington
Screenplay
Walter Seltzer
Producer
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Ron Grainer
Original Music Composer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Omega Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Omega Man about?
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.
Who directed The Omega Man?
The Omega Man was directed by Boris Sagal.
Who stars in The Omega Man?
The principal cast of The Omega Man includes Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash, Paul Koslo, Eric Laneuville.
When was The Omega Man released and how long is it?
The Omega Man was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
How much did The Omega Man make at the box office?
The Omega Man grossed $8.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Omega Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Omega Man was composed by Ron Grainer.
Is The Omega Man based on a book or true story?
The Omega Man is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Matheson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Omega Man?
The Omega Man holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).