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The End of the World

Name: The End of the World
Genre: Science Fiction
Released: 1931-01-23
Cast: Abel Gance, Colette Darfeuil, Jeanne Brindeau, Samson Fainsilber, Georges Colin

1931 | 105 min | Science Fiction

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans.
The mood: Easygoing.
The pace: Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off: It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Made in 1931: an older pace and style.

The Novalic brothers, Jean and Martial, are both in love with Genevieve. Jean, an impoverished actor and an idealistic dreamer, does not want Genevieve to share in his suffering. Martial, an internationally-respected astronomer, discovers the return of Lexell's Comet, on a collision course for Earth.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Abel Gance

Abel GanceJean Novalic
Colette DarfeuilGenevieve du Murcie
Jeanne BrindeauMme. Novalic
Samson FainsilberSchomburg
Georges ColinWerster
Victor FrancenMartial Novalic
Jean d'YdM. de Murcie
Sylvie GanceIsabelle Bolin
Albert Bras
Vanda Gréville