The Shape of Things to Come
“Beyond the earth... Beyond the moon... Beyond your wildest imagination!”
Synopsis
Planet Earth is a devastated wasteland, and what's left of humanity has colonized the Moon in domed cities. Humanity's continued survival depends on an anti-radiation drug only available on planet Delta Three, which has been taken over by Omus, a brilliant but mad mechanic who places no value on human life. Omus wants to come to the Moon to rule and intends to attack it by ramming robot-controlled spaceships into the domes. Dr. John Caball, his son Jason, Jason's friend, Kim, and a robot named Sparks embark on Caball's space battlecruiser on an unauthorized mission to Delta Three to stop Omus.
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H. G. Wells' The Shape of Things to Come (1979) - TV Spot HD 1080p
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-26
Top Cast
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Jack Palance
Omus
Carol Lynley
Nikki
Barry Morse
Dr. John Caball
John Ireland
Senator Smedley
Nicholas Campbell
Jason Caball
Anne-Marie Martin
Kim Smedley
Greg Swanson
Sparks (voice)
Mark Parr
Sparks
William Hutt
Lomax (voice)
Ardon Bess
Merrick
Lynda Mason Green
Lunar technician
Albert Humphries
Robot technician
Bill Lake
Spacesuited man
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 20, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George McCowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Lager
- Original Score
- Paul Hoffert
- Original Title
- The Shape of Things to Come
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- CFI Investments, SOTTC Film Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George McCowan
Martin Lager, Mike Cheda, Joseph Glazner, H. G. Wells
Paul Hoffert
Reginald H. Morris
Stan Cole
William Davidson, Harry Alan Towers
Department Leadership Roster
George McCowan
Director
William Davidson
Producer
Paul Hoffert
Original Music Composer
Reginald H. Morris
Director of Photography
Stan Cole
Editor
Martin Lager
Screenplay
Robert Hannah
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shape of Things to Come
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What is The Shape of Things to Come about?
Planet Earth is a devastated wasteland, and what's left of humanity has colonized the Moon in domed cities. Humanity's continued survival depends on an anti-radiation drug only available on planet Delta Three, which has been taken over by Omus, a brilliant but mad mechanic who places no value on human life. Omus wants to come to the Moon to rule and intends to attack it by ramming robot-controlled spaceships into the domes. Dr. John Caball, his son Jason, Jason's friend, Kim, and a robot named Sparks embark on Caball's space battlecruiser on an unauthorized mission to Delta Three to stop Omus.
Who directed The Shape of Things to Come?
The Shape of Things to Come was directed by George McCowan.
Who stars in The Shape of Things to Come?
The principal cast of The Shape of Things to Come includes Jack Palance, Carol Lynley, Barry Morse, John Ireland, Nicholas Campbell.
When was The Shape of Things to Come released and how long is it?
The Shape of Things to Come was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shape of Things to Come?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shape of Things to Come was composed by Paul Hoffert.
Is The Shape of Things to Come based on a book or true story?
The Shape of Things to Come is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H. G. Wells".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shape of Things to Come?
The Shape of Things to Come holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).