No Blade of Grass (1970)
AdventureScience FictionAction
A strange new virus has appeared, which only attacks strains of grasses such as wheat and rice, and the world is descending into famine and chaos. Architect John, along with his family and friends, is making his way from London to his brother's farm in northern England where there will hopefully be food and safety for all of them.
Director: Cornel Wilde
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Nigel Davenport as John Custance |
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Jean Wallace as Ann Custance |
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John Hamill as Roger Burnham |
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Lynne Frederick as Mary Custance |
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Patrick Holt as David Custance |
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Ruth Kettlewell as Fat Woman |
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M.J. Mathews as George |
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Michael Percival as Police Constable |
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Tex Fuller as Mr. Beaseley |
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Simon Merrick as T.V. Interviewer |
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Anthony Sharp as Sir Charles Brenner |
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George Coulouris as Mr. Sturdevant |
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Anthony May as Andrew Pirrie |
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Wendy Richard as Clara Pirrie |
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Max Hartnell as Lieutenant |
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John Lewis as Corporal |
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Norman Atkyns as Dr. Cassop |
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Nigel Rathbone as Davey Custance |
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Christopher Lofthouse as Spooks |
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John Avison as Yorkshire Sergeant |
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Jimmy Winston as 1st. Hun |
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Richard Penny as 2nd. Hun |
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R.C. Driscoll as 3rd. Hun |
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Geoffrey Hooper as Tweed Jacket |
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Christopher Wilson as Farmer |
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William Duffy as Murdered Farmer |
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Mervyn Patrick as Joe Ashton |
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Denise Mockler as Emily Ashton |
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Ross Allan as Alf Parsons |
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Karen Terry as Parson’s Daughter |
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Joan Ward as Mrs. Parsons |
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Brian Crabtree as Joe Harris |
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Susan Sydney as Liz Harris |
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Michael Landy as Jess Arkwright |
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Louise Kay as Susan Arkwright |
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Bruce Myers as Bill Riggs |
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Margaret Chapman as Prudence Riggs |
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Christopher Neame as Locke |
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Bridget Brice as Jill Locke |
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Reg Staniford as Mr. Blennit |
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Maureen Rutter as Mrs. Blennit |
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Derek Keller as Scott |
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Suzanne Pinkstone as Mrs. Scott |
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Surgit Sood as Surgit |
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Dick Offord as Joe |
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Joanna Annin as Joe’s Wife |
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John Buckley as Captain |
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Malcolm Toes as Sgt. Major |
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James Payne as Man in Food Queue (uncredited) |
| Writing | John Christopher | Novel |
| Writing | Cornel Wilde | Writer |
| Directing | Cornel Wilde | Director |
| Writing | Sean Forestal | Writer |
| Sound | Burnell Whibley | Music Arranger |
| Costume & Make-Up | Tony Armstrong | Costume Design |
| Sound | Burnell Whibley | Conductor |
| Production | Sydney Streeter | Production Supervisor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Biddy Chrystal | Hairstylist |
| Directing | John Stoneman | Assistant Director |
| Crew | Terry Witherington | Special Effects |
| Costume & Make-Up | Dorothy Edwards | Wardrobe Supervisor |
| Production | Terence A. Clegg | Unit Manager |
| Costume & Make-Up | George Blackler | Makeup Artist |
| Camera | Walter Byatt | Camera Operator |
| Sound | Cyril Swern | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Roy Baker | Sound Editor |
| Directing | Kay Rawlings | Continuity |
| Editing | Eric Boyd-Perkins | Editor |
| Production | Cornel Wilde | Producer |
| Camera | H. A. R. Thomson | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Frank Clarke | Editor |
| Art | Elliot Scott | Art Direction |