1971 · 98 min · PG

The Omega Man

Name: The Omega Man
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1971
Duration: 98 min
Cast: Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash, Paul Koslo, Eric Laneuville

Directed by Boris Sagal · Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller

The Omega Man (1971) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Boris Sagal set in Los Angeles during the 1970s. It runs 98 minutes and is rated PG.

A post apocalyptic, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of isolation and survival run throughout.

Composer

Ron Grainer

Cinematography

Russell Metty

Cast

Charlton HestonAnthony ZerbeRosalind CashPaul KosloEric LaneuvilleLincoln KilpatrickAnna AriesBrian Tochi

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Los Angeles

Setting

Urban

When

1970s

Premise & themes

Premise

Post Apocalyptic

Themes

Isolation Survival

Tone

TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

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Premise & themes

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