Post Apocalyptic Show

As the republicans nominate Ronald Reagan we follow the adventures of “The Earthling”.  Released on July 24th 1980. Join us as we introduce The Earthling to High West Whiskey. 

Notable Movies Released in July 1980:

Airplane! / The Blues Lagoon / Caddyshack / Used Cars

“The Earthling”

Tagline:

Two alone in the wilderness. One learned to survive, the other to love. 

Synopsis :

Patrick Foley has been on the move all his life. Tired of drifting, he wants to spend his last days in an isolated Australian valley where he grew up. On his difficult journey he meets Shawn, a little desperate city-boy whose parents were killed in an accident in this remote inhospitable territory. Being unable to accompany the boy back to the civilized world he reluctantly takes him with him on his trip to that valley and teaches him in a rugged way how to survive 

Director:

Peter Collinson (The Italian Job)

Last movie, died five months after the release of cancer. He was 44.

Writer:

Lanny Cotler 

Starring:

WIlliam Holden 

Ricky Schroder

Response:

The film drew greatly mixed reviews, with some critics reviling it, while others praised it.

Fun Facts:

Most expensive film made in Australia 

Budget / BO:

5 mll / 72K