The World, the Flesh and the Devil
1959
Directed by
Ranald MacDougall
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Ranald MacDougall
Synopsis
Ralph Burton is a miner who is trapped for several days as a result of a cave-in. When he finally manages to dig himself out, he realizes that all of mankind seems to have been destroyed in a nuclear holocaust. He travels to New York City only to find it deserted. Making a life for himself there, he is flabbergasted to eventually find Sarah Crandall, who also managed to survive. Together, they form a close friendship until the arrival of Benson Thacker who has managed to pilot his small boat into the city's harbor. At this point, tensions rise between the three, particularly between Thacker, who is white, and Burton, who is black.
Facts
Setting
New York City, Pennsylvania
Filming location
New York City
Original language
English
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Fribourg International Film Festival 2022 generic
- New Horizons International Film Festival 2012 generic
- Viennale 2011 generic
- Hugo Awards 1960 generic
