Things to Come (1936)

  • NR
  • 04/17/1936 (US)
  • Drama, Science Fiction
  • 1h 40m

The future is here!

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.

William Cameron Menzies

Director

H.G. Wells

Screenplay, Novel

Cast

Raymond Massey's headshot

Raymond Massey

John Cabal / Oswald Cabal
Edward Chapman's headshot

Edward Chapman

Pippa Passworthy / Raymond Passworthy
Ralph Richardson's headshot

Ralph Richardson

The Boss
Margaretta Scott's headshot

Margaretta Scott

Roxana / Rowena
Cedric Hardwicke's headshot

Cedric Hardwicke

Theotocopulos
Maurice Braddell's headshot

Maurice Braddell

Dr. Harding
Sophie Stewart's headshot

Sophie Stewart

Mrs. Cabal
Derrick De Marney's headshot

Derrick De Marney

Richard Gordon

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