Fallout
Synopsis
During the 1940s, Nevil Shute had a steady job as an engineer in the British military but in his spare time, he wrote novels that were being well-received. Once the war was over, Shute choose to move to Australia and focus on writing, soon becoming an internationally acclaimed novelist. His novel On The Beach, particularly hit a chord with the international community, depicting the impact of global nuclear destruction. This documentary studies Shute's career and the adaptation of his most famous novel into a feature film in Melbourne, as his predictions of a post-Hiroshima world seem to be foreboding in their accuracy.
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FALLOUT - Documentary Feature - Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lawrence Johnston
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Johnston
- Original Score
- Antony Partos
- Original Title
- Fallout
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Film Victoria, Screen Australia, Rough Trade Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lawrence Johnston
Lawrence Johnston
Antony Partos
Katie Milwright
Bill Murphy
Peter Kaufmann, Lawrence Johnston
Department Leadership Roster
Lawrence Johnston
Director
Lawrence Johnston
Writer
Peter Kaufmann
Producer
Lawrence Johnston
Producer
Bill Murphy
Editor
Katie Milwright
Director of Photography
Antony Partos
Original Music Composer
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fallout
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What is Fallout about?
During the 1940s, Nevil Shute had a steady job as an engineer in the British military but in his spare time, he wrote novels that were being well-received. Once the war was over, Shute choose to move to Australia and focus on writing, soon becoming an internationally acclaimed novelist. His novel On The Beach, particularly hit a chord with the international community, depicting the impact of global nuclear destruction. This documentary studies Shute's career and the adaptation of his most famous novel into a feature film in Melbourne, as his predictions of a post-Hiroshima world seem to be foreboding in their accuracy.
Who directed Fallout?
Fallout was directed by Lawrence Johnston.
Who stars in Fallout?
The principal cast of Fallout includes Ava Gardner, Gregory Peck, Anthony Perkins.
When was Fallout released and how long is it?
Fallout was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Fallout?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fallout was composed by Antony Partos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fallout?
Fallout holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).