The End of the World
La fin du monde
Synopsis
The plot concerns a comet hurling toward Earth on a collision course and the different reactions to people on the impending disaster.
Top Cast
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Abel Gance
Jean Novalic
Colette Darfeuil
Genevieve du Murcie
Jeanne Brindeau
Mme. Novalic
Samson Fainsilber
Schomburg
Georges Colin
Werster
Victor Francen
Martial Novalic
Jean d'Yd
M. de Murcie
Sylvie Gance
Isabelle Bolin
Albert Bras
Vanda Gréville
Major Heitner
Philippe Hersent
L. Laumon
Monique Rolland
Saint-Allier
Marie Lacroix
Woman praying
Aleksandr Vertinsky
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abel Gance
- Screenplay & Story
- H.S. Kraft, Jean Boyer, Abel Gance
- Original Score
- Vladimir Zederbaum, Maurice Marthenot, Arthur Honegger, R. Siohan, Michel Michelet
- Original Title
- La fin du monde
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- L'Écran d'Art
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abel Gance
H.S. Kraft, Jean Boyer, Abel Gance
Vladimir Zederbaum, Maurice Marthenot, Arthur Honegger, R. Siohan, Michel Michelet
Roger Hubert, Maurice Forster, Nikolas Roudakoff, Jules Kruger
Mme. Marguerite, Mme. Bruyere
K. Ivanoff
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Hubert
Director of Photography
Abel Gance
Director
Mme. Marguerite
Editor
Arthur Honegger
Original Music Composer
Maurice Forster
Director of Photography
Nikolas Roudakoff
Director of Photography
H.S. Kraft
Screenplay
Mme. Bruyere
Editor
K. Ivanoff
Producer
Jules Kruger
Director of Photography
Jean Boyer
Screenplay
Abel Gance
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The End of the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The End of the World about?
The plot concerns a comet hurling toward Earth on a collision course and the different reactions to people on the impending disaster.
Who directed The End of the World?
The End of the World was directed by Abel Gance.
Who stars in The End of the World?
The principal cast of The End of the World includes Abel Gance, Colette Darfeuil, Jeanne Brindeau, Samson Fainsilber, Georges Colin.
When was The End of the World released and how long is it?
The End of the World was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The End of the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The End of the World was composed by Vladimir Zederbaum, Maurice Marthenot, Arthur Honegger, R. Siohan, Michel Michelet.