The End Begins


On an island off the west coast of Great Britain, a group of survivors of World War Three struggle to continue living. Hugh Packenham foresaw the oncoming conflict and fled to the island. His only neighbours are fisherman Shaun O'Donnell and his wife Barbara. Then other survivors seek refuge, including an African American sailor, and conflicts develop
Status: Released IMDb
Release date: 1957-05-17
Run time: 90 minute / 1:30
Director: Hal Burton
Production Company : BBC
Production Country: United Kingdom

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Earl Cameron
as Hank Christians
John Arnatt
as Hugh Pakenham
Peter Copley
as Tom Jarrow
Tom Criddle
as Pvt. Wells
Michael Goodliffe
as Col. Ridgewell
Leslie Dwyer
as Sgt. Marks
Cyril Luckham
as Dr. Wincot
Jack Rodney
as Smithers
Brian O'Higgins
as Shaun O'Donnell
Natalie Kent
as Mrs. O'Donnell
Anna Turner
as Middle Aged Woman
Margaret Tyzack
as Valerie Hollis
Writing
Ray Rigby Writer

Directing
Hal Burton Director

Writing
Ray Rigby Story

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