The Last Child
“The time: sometime in the future. Mrs. Miller is going to have a baby. But the law says she can't. The law says the world's overpopulated. Run, Mrs. Miller! Run!”
Synopsis
In a badly-overpopulated future, where each couple is only allowed one child and where people over 65 are forbidden medical care under a very draconian set of laws, a young couple, pregnant with their second child (the first died shortly after birth) enlist the help of an elderly former US Senator to help them escape to Canada.
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Michael Cole
Alan Miller
Janet Margolin
Karen Miller
Harry Guardino
Howard Drumm
Van Heflin
Senator Quincy George
Ed Asner
Barstow
Kent Smith
Gus Iverson
Michael Larrain
Sandy
Philip Bourneuf
Dr. Tyler
James A. Watson, Jr
Sergeant O'Connell (as James A. Watson)
Barbara Babcock
Shelley Drumm
Sondra Blake
Woman in Subway
Roy Engel
Conductor
Phyllis Avery
Nurse
Ivor Francis
Doctor Young
Jason Wingreen
Ticket Clerk
Bill Walker
Dining Car Waiter
Victor Izay
Silverman
Frank Baxter
John
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Llewellyn Moxey
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter S. Fischer
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- The Last Child
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Aaron Spelling Productions, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Llewellyn Moxey
Peter S. Fischer
Laurence Rosenthal
Archie R. Dalzell
Art Seid
William Allyn, Aaron Spelling
Department Leadership Roster
John Llewellyn Moxey
Director
Peter S. Fischer
Writer
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Archie R. Dalzell
Director of Photography
Art Seid
Editor
William Allyn
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last Child
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What is The Last Child about?
In a badly-overpopulated future, where each couple is only allowed one child and where people over 65 are forbidden medical care under a very draconian set of laws, a young couple, pregnant with their second child (the first died shortly after birth) enlist the help of an elderly former US Senator to help them escape to Canada.
Who directed The Last Child?
The Last Child was directed by John Llewellyn Moxey.
Who stars in The Last Child?
The principal cast of The Last Child includes Michael Cole, Janet Margolin, Harry Guardino, Van Heflin, Ed Asner.
When was The Last Child released and how long is it?
The Last Child was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Child was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Child?
The Last Child holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).