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Things to Come

Things to Come

The future is here!

19366.51h 40m

Overview

The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel.

Directed by William Cameron Menzies
Written by H. G. Wells
Produced by Alexander Korda
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Top Cast

Raymond Massey

Raymond Massey

John Cabal / Oswald Cabal

Edward Chapman

Edward Chapman

Pippa Passworthy / Raymond Passworthy

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

The Boss

Margaretta Scott

Margaretta Scott

Roxana / Rowena

Cedric Hardwicke

Cedric Hardwicke

Theotocopulos

M

Maurice Braddell

Dr. Harding

Sophie Stewart

Sophie Stewart

Mrs. Cabal

Derrick De Marney

Derrick De Marney

Richard Gordon

Ann Todd

Ann Todd

Mary Gordon

Pearl Argyle

Pearl Argyle

Catherine Cabal

Themes & Keywords

futureprogressblack and whitescientist

About Things to Come

Things to Come is a drama, science fiction film released in 1936 exploring themes of future, progress, black and white, scientist. Directed by William Cameron Menzies, it stars Raymond Massey, Edward Chapman, Ralph Richardson. The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel.

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