No Blade of Grass
“The creeping terror drifted towards them stamping out all civilization in its eerie path!”
Synopsis
A strange new virus has appeared, which only attacks strains of grasses such as wheat and rice, and the world is descending into famine and chaos. Architect John, along with his family and friends, is making his way from London to his brother's farm in northern England where there will hopefully be food and safety for all of them.
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Cornel Wilde Remarks on the motion picture "No Blade of Grass" (November 24th, 1970)
Type: Featurette • Published 2020-10-23
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Nigel Davenport
John Custance
Jean Wallace
Ann Custance
John Hamill
Roger Burnham
Lynne Frederick
Mary Custance
Patrick Holt
David Custance
Ruth Kettlewell
Fat Woman
M.J. Mathews
George
Michael Percival
Police Constable
Tex Fuller
Mr. Beaseley
Simon Merrick
T.V. Interviewer
Anthony Sharp
Sir Charles Brenner
George Coulouris
Mr. Sturdevant
Anthony May
Andrew Pirrie
Wendy Richard
Clara Pirrie
Max Hartnell
Lieutenant
John Lewis
Corporal
Norman Atkyns
Dr. Cassop
Nigel Rathbone
Davey Custance
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 23, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cornel Wilde
- Screenplay & Story
- John Christopher, Sean Forestal, Cornel Wilde
- Original Title
- No Blade of Grass
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Theodora Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cornel Wilde
John Christopher, Sean Forestal, Cornel Wilde
H. A. R. Thomson
Eric Boyd-Perkins, Frank Clarke
Cornel Wilde
Department Leadership Roster
Cornel Wilde
Director
Sean Forestal
Writer
Cornel Wilde
Writer
Tony Armstrong
Costume Design
H. A. R. Thomson
Director of Photography
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Editor
Cornel Wilde
Producer
Frank Clarke
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About No Blade of Grass
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What is No Blade of Grass about?
A strange new virus has appeared, which only attacks strains of grasses such as wheat and rice, and the world is descending into famine and chaos. Architect John, along with his family and friends, is making his way from London to his brother's farm in northern England where there will hopefully be food and safety for all of them.
Who directed No Blade of Grass?
No Blade of Grass was directed by Cornel Wilde.
Who stars in No Blade of Grass?
The principal cast of No Blade of Grass includes Nigel Davenport, Jean Wallace, John Hamill, Lynne Frederick, Patrick Holt.
When was No Blade of Grass released and how long is it?
No Blade of Grass was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Is No Blade of Grass based on a book or true story?
No Blade of Grass is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Christopher".
What is the age rating and content advisory for No Blade of Grass?
No Blade of Grass holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).