Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.

Sep 4, 1970

1h 19m

★ 4.3

Invite a few friends over to watch the end of the world!

Overview

A gas is let loose upon the world that kills anyone over 25 years old.

Genres

Comedy

Science Fiction

Production Companies

San Jacinto Productions

American International Pictures

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Cast

Hooper

Bud Cort

Coralee

Talia Shire

Cilla

Elaine Giftos

Marissa

Cindy Williams

Carlos

Ben Vereen

Coel

Bob Corff

Jason

Alex Wilson

Edgar Allen

Bruce Karcher

Billy the Kid

George Armitage

Mort Catafalque

Raye Birk

Dr. Murder

Alan DeWitt

Sergeant Sentry Collar

Stephen White

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