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Future Shock (1972): Cast

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Future Shock is a 1972 documentary directed by Alexander Grasshoff, starring Orson Welles as Narrator, Alvin Toffler and James McGaugh. It runs 43 minutes.

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Future Shock (1972) movie poster
Released
Runtime
43 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Future Shock About?

The premise of Future Shock without spoilers.

Orson Welles narrates the 1972 documentary, examining how unprecedented technological sophistication has created widespread anxiety and stress. The film argues that society becomes a victim of its own rapid advances, describing the “future shock” of constant change. Despite its 1970s style, the commentary remains strikingly relevant to today’s digital age.

Future Shock Themes & Keywords

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  • technology
  • robot
  • prediction
  • pollution
  • narration
  • future
  • future shock
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

Future Shock Cast & Characters

Orson Welles leads the cast as Narrator, with Alvin Toffler and James McGaugh. Directed by Alexander Grasshoff.

From the director

More from Alexander Grasshoff

More films directed by Alexander Grasshoff: Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia, A Billion for Boris, The Wave and Smokey and the Good Time Outlaws.

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FAQ

Future Shock FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Future Shock, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Future Shock?

Future Shock runs 43 minutes.

When was Future Shock released?

Future Shock was released on February 22, 1972.

Who directed Future Shock?

Future Shock was directed by Alexander Grasshoff.

More films by Alexander Grasshoff

Who is in the cast of Future Shock?

Future Shock stars Orson Welles as Narrator, Alvin Toffler and James McGaugh.

Does Future Shock have a post-credit scene?

No. Future Shock has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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