Population: 1
“When there's only one person left, America becomes a one-man band.”
Synopsis
A defense contractor who somehow becomes the sole survivor of a nuclear holocaust. In his solitude, he traces the history of U.S. civilization in the 20th century through musical numbers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 24, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Daalder
- Screenplay & Story
- René Daalder
- Original Score
- Daniel Schwartz
- Original Title
- Population: 1
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Daalder
René Daalder
Daniel Schwartz
Daniel Pearl
Carel Struycken
Carel Struycken
Department Leadership Roster
Carel Struycken
Editor
René Daalder
Writer
Carel Struycken
Producer
René Daalder
Director
Daniel Pearl
Director of Photography
Sandra Lee Gimpel
Stunt Coordinator
Daniel Schwartz
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Population: 1
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What is Population: 1 about?
A defense contractor who somehow becomes the sole survivor of a nuclear holocaust. In his solitude, he traces the history of U.S. civilization in the 20th century through musical numbers.
Who directed Population: 1?
Population: 1 was directed by René Daalder.
Who stars in Population: 1?
The principal cast of Population: 1 includes Tomata Du Plenty, Sheela Edwards, Beck, Al Hansen, El Duce.
When was Population: 1 released and how long is it?
Population: 1 was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Population: 1?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Population: 1 was composed by Daniel Schwartz.