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The Last Child (1971)

NR · 1971-10-05 · 1h 13m · EN
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The time: sometime in the future. Mrs. Miller is going to have a baby. But the law says she can't. The law says the world's overpopulated. Run, Mrs. Miller! Run!

In a badly-overpopulated future, where each couple is only allowed one child and where people over 65 are forbidden medical care under a very draconian set of laws, a young couple, pregnant with their second child (the first died shortly after birth) enlist the help of an elderly former US Senator to help them escape to Canada.

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John Llewellyn MoxeyDirectorPeter S. FischerWriter

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Michael ColeMichael ColeAlan MillerJanet MargolinJanet MargolinKaren MillerHarry GuardinoHarry GuardinoHoward DrummVan HeflinVan HeflinSenator Quincy GeorgeEd AsnerEd AsnerBarstowKent SmithKent SmithGus IversonMichael LarrainMichael LarrainSandyPhilip BourneufPhilip BourneufDr. TylerJames A. Watson, JrJames A. Watson, JrSergeant O'Connell (as James A. Watson)Barbara BabcockBarbara BabcockShelley DrummSondra BlakeSondra BlakeWoman in SubwayRoy EngelRoy EngelConductor

Keywords

DystopiaOverpopulationPolice brutalityPoliticsPolitical thrillerPolice state

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Science Fiction · Tv MovieTheme affinityDystopia · Overpopulation · Police BrutalityDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference317680Actor preference67917 · 172036 · 123514

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What is The Last Child about?

In a badly-overpopulated future, where each couple is only allowed one child and where people over 65 are forbidden medical care under a very draconian set of laws, a young couple, pregnant with their second child (the first died shortly after birth) enlist the help of an elderly former US Senator to help them escape to Canada.

How long is The Last Child?

The Last Child has a runtime of 73 minutes.