Children of the Damned (1964): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Children of the Damned is a 1964 sci-fi horror film directed by Anton Leader, starring Ian Hendry, Alan Badel and Alfred Burke. It is inspired by The Midwich Cuckoos by John Wyndham and Kelly Link. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes. Critics gave it 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Anton Leader
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Children of the Damned About?
The premise of Children of the Damned without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Six children, born without fathers and displaying remarkable intelligence, are gathered at an old London church following a worldwide survey. As their extraordinary abilities develop, a government agency considers eliminating them. Psychologist and Colonel Tom Lewellin believes in their potential and fights to protect the children from those who fear their powers, leading to a tense confrontation between science, fear, and the unknown.
Children of the Damned Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- siege
- battle
- super intelligence
- telekinesis
- collective consciousness
- military scientist
- church
- destruction
- little boy
- tank
- tragic ending
- supernatural power
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- london england
- sequel
- extrasensory perception
- anti villain
- self defense
- psychic battle
- human evolution
- carnage
- supernatural horror
- psychotronic film
- indian
- murder of a child
- child
- dead child
- child murderer
- experiment
- children
- united kingdom
- gifted child
- scientist
- embassy
- intelligence
- white eyes
- girl
- boy
- sewer
- sentry
- search
- lantern
- fear
- little girl
- fireplace
- hospital
- genetics
- lab rat
- bedridden
- blackboard
- tears
Children of the Damned Cast
Ian Hendry leads the cast, with Alan Badel and Alfred Burke. Directed by Anton Leader; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Anton Leader
Also Starring in Children of the Damned
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One more film directed by Anton Leader: The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County.
Children of the Damned Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Children of the Damned 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 73% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 40%
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
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TMDB 61% User score
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Children of the Damned Plot Summary
What happens in Children of the Damned from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a revolutionary exploration, a team of UNESCO researchers uncovers six extraordinary children hailing from diverse parts of the globe - specifically China, India, Nigeria, the Soviet Union, the United States, and the United Kingdom. These remarkable youths possess cognitive abilities that seem to defy rational explanation. They demonstrate an uncanny ability to solve a complex puzzle made of bricks with striking uniformity.
Leading the investigation is British psychologist Tom Lewellyn alongside geneticist David Neville. Their attention is particularly drawn to Paul, a boy from London whose mysterious mother, Diana, nurtures a profound resentment towards him. Initially dismissed as mere hysteria, Diana’s claim of never having been touched by a man emerges as something far more serious.
Full summary
The whole story of Children of the Damned, scene by scene
Children of the Damned Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Joe Dante on CHILDREN OF THE DAMNED
How Well Do You Know Children of the Damned?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who leads the investigation into the extraordinary children?
Cars in Children of the Damned
12 cars on screen, including the 1959 Austin A55 Cambridge MkII and the 1963 MG 1100 MkI.
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1954 Austin Princess 4-litre Limousine Minor role
Children of the Damned Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Ces êtres venus d'ailleurs” and “Les enfants des damnés”.
- Also known as
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- Ces êtres venus d'ailleurs
- Les enfants des damnés
- Kinderen van nergens
- A Estirpe dos Malditos
- Die Kinder der Verdammten
- Los hijos de los malditos
- Ta paidia ton kataramenon
- Elátkozottak gyermekei
- La stirpe dei dannati
- De fördömdas barn
- 続・光る眼／宇宙空間の恐怖
- El germen de las bestias
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- 被诅咒的孩子们
- 저주 받은 아이들
- Дети проклятых
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Children of the Damned FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Children of the Damned, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Children of the Damned?
Children of the Damned runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Children of the Damned released?
Children of the Damned was released on January 29, 1964.
Who directed Children of the Damned?
Children of the Damned was directed by Anton Leader.
More films by Anton Leader Who is in the cast of Children of the Damned?
Children of the Damned stars Ian Hendry, Alan Badel and Alfred Burke, among 10 credited actors.
How is Children of the Damned rated?
Children of the Damned has 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Children of the Damned have a post-credit scene?
No. Children of the Damned has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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