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When Time Ran Out...

1980 · 121 min

A creaky, star-studded disaster spectacle that trades character for lava, fireballs and bridge-crossing peril, more nostalgic than thrilling.

Directed by
James Goldstone
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
Tagline
Caught in a game of power. Playing time: 24 hours. Prizes: Untold wealth. Rules: None.
Overview
An active volcano threatens a south Pacific island resort and its guests as a power struggle ensues between the property's developer and a drilling foreman.

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Directed by
James Goldstone
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama
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    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • survival
    • betrayal
    • love
    • class
    • death
    Places
    • sea
    • single country house
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    teen
    Form
    • ensemble
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Action6
    Horror3
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance5
    Tension6
    Darkness5
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight5

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