The Final Countdown
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Summary
The Final Countdown is a film[1]. It ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,802 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- The Final Countdown's instance of is recorded as film[3].
- The Final Countdown was directed by Don Taylor[4].
- Peter Powell wrote the screenplay for The Final Countdown[5].
- Gerry Davis wrote the screenplay for The Final Countdown[6].
- David Ambrose wrote the screenplay for The Final Countdown[7].
- Thomas Hunter wrote the screenplay for The Final Countdown[8].
- The Final Countdown's composer is recorded as John Scott[9].
- The Final Countdown's genre is science fiction film[10].
- The Final Countdown's genre is war film[11].
- The Final Countdown's genre is mystery film[12].
- The Final Countdown's genre is time-travel film[13].
- A cast member of The Final Countdown was Kirk Douglas[14].
- A cast member of The Final Countdown was Martin Sheen[15].
- A cast member of The Final Countdown was Katharine Ross[16].
- A cast member of The Final Countdown was James Farentino[17].
- A cast member of The Final Countdown was Ron O'Neal[18].
- A cast member of The Final Countdown was Charles Durning[19].
- A cast member of The Final Countdown was Harold Bergman[20].
- A cast member of The Final Countdown was Soon-Tek Oh[21].
- The Final Countdown was produced by Peter Douglas[22].
- The Final Countdown's production company is recorded as Bryna Productions[23].
- The Final Countdown's production company is recorded as Polyc International[24].
- The Final Countdown's director of photography is recorded as Victor J. Kemper[25].
- The original language of The Final Countdown was English[26].
- The Final Countdown's Commons category is recorded as The Final Countdown (film, 1980)[27].
Body
Authorship and Creation
The Final Countdown was produced by Peter Douglas[22]. It was directed by Don Taylor[4]. Screenwriters include Peter Powell[5], Gerry Davis[6], David Ambrose[7], and Thomas Hunter[8]. Cast members include Kirk Douglas[14], Martin Sheen[15], Katharine Ross[16], James Farentino[17], Ron O'Neal[18], and Charles Durning[19].
Publication
Publication dates include August 1, 1980[28], October 30, 1980[29], May 21, 1980[30], May 30, 1980[31], July 5, 1980[32], and July 9, 1980[33]. The original language of The Final Countdown was English[26]. Genres include science fiction film[10], war film[11], mystery film[12], and time-travel film[13]. It was distributed by video on demand[34].
Subject and Themes
Main subjects include time travel[35], Attack on Pearl Harbor[36], aviation[37], World War II[38], and seamanship[39].
Reception
Reviews include 5.9/10[40], 52%[41], and 51/100[42].
Why It Matters
The Final Countdown ranks in the top 3% of film entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,802 views/month).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] It is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]