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Future Tense! Phase IV

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

continues a season of films of fantasy and prediction. starring
Nigel Davenport Lynn Frederick
When a remote desert community becomes threatened by marauding ants Dr Ernest Hubbs and his cynical assistant Lesko desperately try to discover the cause. Gradually they realise that the forces they are up against are of seemingly limitless intelligence and numbers, and threaten man's supremacy. Designer Saul Bass , in his first film as director, creates a terrifying vision of a world at the mercy of creatures determined to control society.
Screenplay by MAYO SIMON Produced by PAUL RADIN Directed by SAUL BASS
(First showing on British television)
9 FILMS: page 31

Contributors

Unknown:
Nigel Davenport
Unknown:
Lynn Frederick
Unknown:
Dr Ernest Hubbs
Designer:
Saul Bass
Play By:
Mayo Simon
Produced By:
Paul Radin
Directed By:
Saul Bass
Dr Hubbs:
Nigel Davenport
Kendra:
Lynn Frederick
James Lesko:
Michael Murphy
Mr Eldridge:
Alan Gifford
Mrs Eldridge:
Helen Horton
Clete:
Robert Henderson
Source: Radio Times

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