The End Begins (1957)
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
Director: Hal Burton
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Earl Cameron as Hank Christians |
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John Arnatt as Hugh Pakenham |
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Peter Copley as Tom Jarrow |
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Tom Criddle as Pvt. Wells |
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Michael Goodliffe as Col. Ridgewell |
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Leslie Dwyer as Sgt. Marks |
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Cyril Luckham as Dr. Wincot |
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Jack Rodney as Smithers |
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Brian O'Higgins as Shaun O'Donnell |
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Natalie Kent as Mrs. O'Donnell |
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Anna Turner as Middle Aged Woman |
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Margaret Tyzack as Valerie Hollis |
| Writing | Ray Rigby | Writer |
| Directing | Hal Burton | Director |
| Writing | Ray Rigby | Story |