Last Woman on Earth (1960): Cast & Plot
Last Woman on Earth is a 1960 sci-fi drama directed by Roger Corman, starring Antony Carbone as Harold Gern, Robert Towne and Betsy Jones-Moreland. It runs 1 hour 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 11m (71 min)
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roger Corman Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Last Woman on Earth About?
The premise of Last Woman on Earth without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Harold Gern, a dubious New York mogul, vacations in Puerto Rico with his beautiful wife Evelyn. Their lawyer, Martin Joyce, arrives to discuss a fresh indictment, and Harold insists he join a boat outing where the trio tests brand‑new scuba gear. After resurfacing, they discover the world has been irrevocably altered, thrusting them into a desperate scramble for the ultimate prize.
Last Woman on Earth Themes & Keywords
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- veiled reference
- kent cigarettes
- hairy chest
- bare chested male
- fishing
- puerto rico
- spear gun
- scuba diving
- love triangle
- double feature
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- psychotronic film
- cock fighting
- casino
- craps table
- manta ray
- oxygen
- beach
- ford fairlane
- castle
- vacation gone wrong
- clothesline
- reference to necrophilia
- dead woman on a beach
- crashing waves
- husband
- friend
- pipe smoking
Last Woman on Earth Cast & Characters
Antony Carbone leads the cast as Harold Gern, with Robert Towne as Martin Joyce and Betsy Jones-Moreland as Evelyn Gern. Directed by Roger Corman.
- Director Roger Corman
- Antony Carbone as Harold Gern
- Robert Towne as Martin Joyce
- Betsy Jones-Moreland as Evelyn Gern
More from Roger Corman
More films directed by Roger Corman: Frankenstein Unbound, Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It., The Wild Racers and The Trip.
Last Woman on Earth Plot Summary
What happens in Last Woman on Earth from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a holiday in Puerto Rico, Harold Gern, a successful New York businessman who is constantly in legal trouble, travels with his attractive wife, Evelyn Gern, who is described as being “between trials.” They are joined by Martin Joyce, Harold’s lawyer, who has come to discuss the latest indictment and to observe how the couple handles life outside the courtroom.
Full summary
The whole story of Last Woman on Earth, scene by scene
Last Woman on Earth Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Last Woman on Earth.
How Well Do You Know Last Woman on Earth?
9 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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Which character is a successful New York businessman?
Cars in Last Woman on Earth
5 cars on screen, including the 1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Sunliner and the 1954 Buick Special.
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1959 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Sunliner Important role -
1954 Buick Special Minor role -
1959 Chevrolet Task-Force Minor role -
1955 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Background role
Last Woman on Earth Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “The Last Woman on Earth” and “La última mujer sobre la Tierra”.
- Also known as
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- The Last Woman on Earth
- La última mujer sobre la Tierra
- La dernière femme sur terre
- L'ultima donna sulla Terra
- La última mujer en la Tierra
- A Última Mulher Sobre a Terra
- 地球上最后一个女人
- Ostatnia kobieta na Ziemi
- Последняя женщина на Земле
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The Last Man on Planet Earth 1999 -
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The Last Battle 1983 -
Final Days of Planet Earth 2006 -
Last Night on Earth 2024 -
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Last Woman on Earth FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Last Woman on Earth, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Last Woman on Earth?
Last Woman on Earth runs 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).
When was Last Woman on Earth released?
Last Woman on Earth was released on August 5, 1960.
Who directed Last Woman on Earth?
Last Woman on Earth was directed by Roger Corman.
More films by Roger Corman Who is in the cast of Last Woman on Earth?
Last Woman on Earth stars Antony Carbone as Harold Gern, Robert Towne as Martin Joyce and Betsy Jones-Moreland as Evelyn Gern.
Does Last Woman on Earth have a post-credit scene?
No. Last Woman on Earth has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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