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No Blade of Grass
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No Blade of Grass

1970-06-20 · 96 min · ★ 5.3

Adventure · Science Fiction · Action

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.

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Directors
Cornel Wilde
Production companies
Theodora Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nigel DavenportNigel DavenportJohn Custance
Jean WallaceJean WallaceAnn Custance
John HamillJohn HamillRoger Burnham
Lynne FrederickLynne FrederickMary Custance
Patrick HoltPatrick HoltDavid Custance
Ruth KettlewellRuth KettlewellFat Woman
M.J. MathewsGeorge
Michael PercivalMichael PercivalPolice Constable
Tex FullerMr. Beaseley
Simon MerrickT.V. Interviewer
Anthony SharpAnthony SharpSir Charles Brenner
George CoulourisGeorge CoulourisMr. Sturdevant
Anthony MayAndrew Pirrie
Wendy RichardWendy RichardClara Pirrie
Max HartnellLieutenant
John LewisJohn LewisCorporal
Norman AtkynsDr. Cassop
Nigel RathboneDavey Custance
Christopher LofthouseSpooks
John AvisonYorkshire Sergeant

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