Whoops Apocalypse
Synopsis
When a small British owned island in the Caribbean is invaded and the world's most dangerous terrorist kidnaps a member of the Royal family, the countdown to World War 3 begins. If anyone can prevent the oncoming apocalypse it's the American President, but her closest ally the British Prime Minister appears to have gone stark raving mad.
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Whoops Apocalypse (1986) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-30
Top Cast
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Peter Cook
Sir Mortimer Chris (Prime Minister)
Loretta Swit
President Barbara Adams
Michael Richards
Lacrobat
Herbert Lom
Gen. Mosquera
Richard Wilson
Nigel Lipman (Foreign Secretary)
Ian Richardson
Rear Admiral Bendish
Richard Pearson
Michael Sumpter (Defence Secretary)
Rik Mayall
S.A.S Commander
Alexei Sayle
Alexei Sayle in a Hawaiian Shirt
Ruben Rabasa
Grainary Vendor
Joanne Pearce
Princess Wendy
Robert Bathurst
Damien
Graeme Garden
Man Who Walks to Phone
Clifton James
Maxton S. Pluck
Christopher Rozycki
Russian Doctor
John Benfield
Secret Service Agent
John Sessions
Mr. Sweetzer
Ian McNeice
Thrush
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 12, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Bussmann
- Screenplay & Story
- David Renwick, Andrew Marshall
- Original Score
- Patrick Gowers
- Original Title
- Whoops Apocalypse
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- ITC Entertainment, Picture Partnership Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Bussmann
David Renwick, Andrew Marshall
Patrick Gowers
Ron Robson
Peter Boyle
Brian Eastman
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Bussmann
Director
David Renwick
Writer
Andrew Marshall
Writer
Brian Eastman
Producer
Patrick Gowers
Original Music Composer
Ron Robson
Director of Photography
Peter Boyle
Editor
Tony Noble
Production Design
Elizabeth Waller
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whoops Apocalypse
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What is Whoops Apocalypse about?
When a small British owned island in the Caribbean is invaded and the world's most dangerous terrorist kidnaps a member of the Royal family, the countdown to World War 3 begins. If anyone can prevent the oncoming apocalypse it's the American President, but her closest ally the British Prime Minister appears to have gone stark raving mad.
Who directed Whoops Apocalypse?
Whoops Apocalypse was directed by Tom Bussmann.
Who stars in Whoops Apocalypse?
The principal cast of Whoops Apocalypse includes Peter Cook, Loretta Swit, Michael Richards, Herbert Lom, Richard Wilson.
When was Whoops Apocalypse released and how long is it?
Whoops Apocalypse was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Whoops Apocalypse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whoops Apocalypse was composed by Patrick Gowers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whoops Apocalypse?
Whoops Apocalypse holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).