The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
“He foretold our yesterdays...and tomorrows.”
Synopsis
Hosted by Orson Welles, this documentary utilizes a grab bag of dramatized scenes, stock footage, TV news clips and interviews to ask: Did 16th century French astrologer and physician Nostradamus actually predict such events as the fall of King Louis XVI, the rise of Napoleon, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy? And are there prophecies that have yet to come true?
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Man who saw tomorrow - Trailer
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Orson Welles
Presenter / Narrator (voice)
Ray Laska
The Warlord
Harry Bugin
Warlord's Aide
David Burke
The Friar
Ross Evans
The President
Paul Valentine
The Secretary of State
Philip L. Clarke
Nostradamus (voice)
Queen Mary
Self (archive footage)
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Self (archive footage)
Princess Margaret
Self (archive footage)
Jacqueline Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Caroline Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Wallis Simpson
Self (archive footage)
King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
King George VI of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Robert F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 9, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Guenette
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Hopgood, Robert Guenette
- Original Title
- The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- David L. Wolper Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Guenette
Alan Hopgood, Robert Guenette
Peter Wood
David L. Wolper
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Guenette
Director
Alan Hopgood
Screenplay
Robert Guenette
Screenplay
Peter Wood
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
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What is The Man Who Saw Tomorrow about?
Hosted by Orson Welles, this documentary utilizes a grab bag of dramatized scenes, stock footage, TV news clips and interviews to ask: Did 16th century French astrologer and physician Nostradamus actually predict such events as the fall of King Louis XVI, the rise of Napoleon, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy? And are there prophecies that have yet to come true?
Who directed The Man Who Saw Tomorrow?
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow was directed by Robert Guenette.
Who stars in The Man Who Saw Tomorrow?
The principal cast of The Man Who Saw Tomorrow includes Orson Welles, Ray Laska, Harry Bugin, David Burke, Ross Evans.
When was The Man Who Saw Tomorrow released and how long is it?
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Saw Tomorrow?
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).