The Earthling
“Two alone in the wilderness. One learned to survive, the other to love.”
Synopsis
Recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, a man returns home to Australia to die in the wilderness. His plans become complicated when he comes across a young boy whose parents have been killed and decides to take him under his wing.
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The Earthling (1980) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Collinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Lanny Cotler
- Original Score
- Dick DeBenedictis, Bruce Smeaton
- Original Title
- The Earthling
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Earthling Associates, Filmways Pictures, Arkoff International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Collinson
Lanny Cotler
Dick DeBenedictis, Bruce Smeaton
Donald McAlpine
Frank Morriss, Nicholas Beauman
John Strong, Samuel Z. Arkoff, Stephen W. Sharmat, Elliot Schick
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Collinson
Director
John Strong
Producer
Lanny Cotler
Writer
Frank Morriss
Editor
Samuel Z. Arkoff
Producer
Dick DeBenedictis
Original Music Composer
Elliot Schick
Producer
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
Judith Dorsman
Costume Design
Bruce Smeaton
Original Music Composer
Nicholas Beauman
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Earthling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Earthling about?
Recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, a man returns home to Australia to die in the wilderness. His plans become complicated when he comes across a young boy whose parents have been killed and decides to take him under his wing.
Who directed The Earthling?
The Earthling was directed by Peter Collinson.
Who stars in The Earthling?
The principal cast of The Earthling includes William Holden, Ricky Schroder, Jack Thompson, Olivia Hamnett, Alwyn Kurts.
When was The Earthling released and how long is it?
The Earthling was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Earthling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Earthling was composed by Dick DeBenedictis, Bruce Smeaton.