Rust (1973)
Rust (1973), directed by Waris Hussein, starring John Le Mesurier and Elizabeth Spriggs.
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Synopsis
A deadly virus threatens the population, but a vaccine has been developed. However, it has a devastating side-effect. All is not well in the family of the government's chief scientific adviser. But the mood at the vaccine manufacturer is more upbeat, at the prospect of a lucrative government contract.
- Waris HusseinDirector
- Mark ShivasProducer
- Julian MitchellWriter
Rust Collection
The other films in the franchise, in release order. 3 films — TMDb has not added this title to the collection yet.
Trivia
- It premiered on September 4, 1973, a Tuesday.
- It runs 0h47 — short for a feature film.
- This film's quiz has 7 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosBBC TV
- StatusReleased
Cast
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John Le Mesurier
Sir Henry Hawkes -
Elizabeth Spriggs
Eleanor Hawkes -
Allan Cuthbertson
Philip Crane -
James Bree
Thomas Richmond - Ken Wynne Jacko Bates
- Raymond Platt Tim Hawkes
- Rosina Thorndike Lucy Hawkes
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John Owens
Television Director
Quiz about this movie
Questions from the whole catalogue.
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Contágio
6.7
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A Última Esperança da Terra
6.2
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O Enigma de Andrômeda
7.1
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Sinal de Perigo
6.0
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Forgive Us All
5.8
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Isolados: Medo Invisível
6.2
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Um Dia de Caos
6.4
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Zona de Combate
6.4
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Substitutos
5.9
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Presságio
6.3
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A Série Divergente: Convergente
6.1
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O Mundo Marcha para o Fim
6.1
Crew
- Waris Hussein Director
- Mark Shivas Producer
- Julian Mitchell Writer
Questions about this film
What is Rust about?
Rust: A deadly virus threatens the population, but a vaccine has been developed. However, it has a devastating side-effect. All is not well in the family of the government's chief scientific adviser. But the mood at the vaccine manufacturer is more upbeat, at the prospect of a lucrative government contract.
Who directed Rust?
Rust was directed by Waris Hussein in 1973.
Who stars in Rust?
The cast of Rust includes John Le Mesurier, Elizabeth Spriggs, Allan Cuthbertson, James Bree and Ken Wynne.
How long is Rust?
Rust runs for 47 minutes, or 0h47.
What is the correct order of the Rust Collection films?
The Rust Collection franchise has 3 films in the catalogue. In release order: Rust; Rust 2; Rust 3.
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