The End Begins

On an island off the west coast of Great Britain, a group of survivors of World War Three struggle to continue living. Hugh Packenham foresaw the oncoming conflict and fled to the island. His only neighbours are fisherman Shaun O'Donnell and his wife Barbara. Then other survivors seek refuge, including an African American sailor, and conflicts develop

Earl Cameron

Hank Christians

John Arnatt

Hugh Pakenham

Peter Copley

Tom Jarrow

Tom Criddle

Pvt. Wells

Michael Goodliffe

Col. Ridgewell

Leslie Dwyer

Sgt. Marks

Cyril Luckham

Dr. Wincot

Jack Rodney

Smithers

Brian O'Higgins

Shaun O'Donnell

Natalie Kent

Mrs. O'Donnell

Anna Turner

Middle Aged Woman

Margaret Tyzack

Valerie Hollis

• Hal BurtonDirector
• Ray RigbyWriter · Story

Release date

May 17, 1957

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 30m