Fallout
Originally released in 2013. Fallout is a documentary/history film. directed by Lawrence Johnston. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ava Gardner, Gregory Peck, and Anthony Perkins
Synopsis
During the 1940s, Nevil Shute had a steady job as an engineer in the British military but in his spare time, he wrote novels that were being well-received. Once the war was over, Shute choose to move to Australia and focus on writing, soon becoming an internationally acclaimed novelist. His novel On The Beach, particularly hit a chord with the international community, depicting the impact of global nuclear destruction. This documentary studies Shute's career and the adaptation of his most famous novel into a feature film in Melbourne, as his predictions of a post-Hiroshima world seem to be foreboding in their accuracy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 26, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Film Victoria
- Screen Australia
- Rough Trade Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fallout about?
During the 1940s, Nevil Shute had a steady job as an engineer in the British military but in his spare time, he wrote novels that were being well-received. Once the war was over, Shute choose to mo...
Who directed Fallout?
Fallout was directed by Lawrence Johnston.
How long is Fallout?
Fallout has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Fallout released?
Fallout was released on July 26, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fallout?
The main cast of Fallout includes Ava Gardner, Gregory Peck, Anthony Perkins.