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The Omega Man

The Omega Man

Science Fiction · Action · Drama · 1971

Due to an experimental vaccine, Dr. Robert Neville is the only human survivor of an apocalyptic war waged with biological weapons. Besides him, only a few hundred deformed, nocturnal people remain; sensitive to light, and homicidally psychotic.

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The Omega Man

“The last man alive...is not alone!”

1971 Science Fiction · Action · Drama 1h 38m

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6.2 / 10

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Due to an experimental vaccine, Dr. Robert Neville is the only human survivor of an apocalyptic war waged with biological weapons. Besides him, only a few hundred deformed, nocturnal people remain; sensitive to light, and homicidally psychotic.

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Directed by

Boris Sagal

Written by

John William Corrington · Joyce Hooper Corrington

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Robert Neville

Anthony Zerbe

Anthony Zerbe

Matthias

Rosalind Cash

Rosalind Cash

Lisa

Paul Koslo

Paul Koslo

Dutch

Eric Laneuville

Eric Laneuville

Richie

Lincoln Kilpatrick

Lincoln Kilpatrick

Zachary

Anna Aries

Anna Aries

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Court is in session

Put The Omega Man on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.