Story of Mankind, The

Synopsis: Fantasy film. Scientists have developed a weapon, called the ‘Super H-bomb’ which if detonated will wipe out the human race. A High Tribunal is called in Outer Space to decide whether Heavenly intervention should be allowed to stop the bomb’s detonation. The Devil (Price) prosecutes mankind, while the Spirit of Man (Colman) defends it. Price and Colman are allowed to take the tribunal to any period of time to present evidence for mankind’s salvation or damnation. They take the tribunal from prehistory to modern times, looking at historical figures played by a host of guest stars - e.g. Dennis Hopper as Napoleon, Hedy Lamaar as Joan of Arc. Reginald Gardiner plays William Shakespeare.
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Film
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1957
Notes: Available from amazon.com in the compilation The FANTASY WORLDS OF IRWIN ALLEN (3/2007).
Keywords: science fiction; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Time Travel