The Final Programme
“The future is cancelled!”
Synopsis
Returning from Lapland, where he buried his father, a renowned scientist, Jerry Cornelius, comes back to London with the firm intention of taking revenge on his brother Frank and snatching his beloved sister Catherine from his clutches. Since the recent gigantic global conflagration, things have changed considerably. If he wanted to, Jerry could easily get hold of napalm to blow up Frank's hideout. But he prefers to join forces with the disturbing Mrs Brunner, who, with the help of three scientists – Smiles, Lucas and Powys – is trying to recover a mysterious microfilm left to Frank by his father...
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Top Cast
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Jon Finch
Jerry Cornelius
Jenny Runacre
Miss Brunner
Sterling Hayden
Maj. Wrongway Lindbergh
Harry Andrews
John
Hugh Griffith
Professor Hira
Julie Ege
Miss Dazzle
Patrick Magee
Dr. Baxter
Sarah Douglas
Catherine
Sandra Dickinson
Waitress
Graham Crowden
Dr Smiles
George Coulouris
Dr Powys
Derrick O'Connor
Frank
Giles Millinaire
Dimitri
Ronald Lacey
Shades
Sandy Ratcliff
Jenny
Mary MacLeod
Nurse
Delores Delmar
Fortune Teller
Basil Henson
Dr. Lucas
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Fuest
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Fuest, Michael Moorcock
- Original Score
- Paul Beaver, Bernard Krause
- Original Title
- The Final Programme
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Anglo-EMI Film Distributors, Goodtimes Enterprises, Gladiole
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Fuest
Robert Fuest, Michael Moorcock
Paul Beaver, Bernard Krause
Barrie Vince
Roy Baird, John Goldstone, Sanford Lieberson, David Puttnam
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Fuest
Director
Robert Fuest
Writer
Robert Fuest
Production Design
Barrie Vince
Editor
Paul Beaver
Original Music Composer
Bernard Krause
Original Music Composer
John Goldstone
Producer
Sanford Lieberson
Producer
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 The Final Programme
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What is The Final Programme about?
Returning from Lapland, where he buried his father, a renowned scientist, Jerry Cornelius, comes back to London with the firm intention of taking revenge on his brother Frank and snatching his beloved sister Catherine from his clutches. Since the recent gigantic global conflagration, things have changed considerably. If he wanted to, Jerry could easily get hold of napalm to blow up Frank's hideout. But he prefers to join forces with the disturbing Mrs Brunner, who, with the help of three scientists – Smiles, Lucas and Powys – is trying to recover a mysterious microfilm left to Frank by his father...
Who directed The Final Programme?
The Final Programme was directed by Robert Fuest.
Who stars in The Final Programme?
The principal cast of The Final Programme includes Jon Finch, Jenny Runacre, Sterling Hayden, Harry Andrews, Hugh Griffith.
When was The Final Programme released and how long is it?
The Final Programme was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Final Programme?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Final Programme was composed by Paul Beaver, Bernard Krause.
Is The Final Programme based on a book or true story?
The Final Programme is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michael Moorcock".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Final Programme?
The Final Programme holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).