The Big Bang

Mar 6, 1987

1h 16m

★ 4.4

Overview

In 1995, Italy annihilates Libya, which destroys Israel. Africa bombs Germany, which in turn attacks France. Luxembourg conquers England. Sweden, Monte Carlo and Switzerland immolate themselves.The Russians decide to liquidate the Americans, who unleash their nuclear fleet, leaving only two continents on the verge of World War IV.

Genres

Animation

Comedy

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Zwanz

Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB

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Cast

Fred Hero

David L. Lander

The Comrade in Chief

Marshall Efron

First, Secretary General of the Universe/Narrator

Marvin Silbersher

Una

Alice Playten

Liberty

Carole Androsky

Trixie

Joanna Rush

Dark Vador

Ray Owens

Additional Voices

Jerry Bledsoe

Additional Voices

Josh Daniel

Additional Voices

Bob Kaliban

Additional Voices

Georg Osterman

Additional Voices

Ron Vernan

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8.2

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