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The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981): Cast

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The Man Who Saw Tomorrow is a 1981 drama documentary directed by Robert Guenette, starring Orson Welles as Presenter / Narrator (voice), Philip L. Clarke and John F. Kennedy. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Robert Guenette
Genres
Drama , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Man Who Saw Tomorrow About?

The premise of The Man Who Saw Tomorrow without spoilers.

Hosted by Orson Welles, the documentary examines whether 16th‑century French astrologer and physician Nostradamus truly foresaw historic milestones such as the fall of King Louis XVI, Napoleon’s rise, and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Combining dramatized reenactments, archival footage, television news clips and expert interviews, the film asks if any of his prophecies remain unfulfilled.

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • the future
  • prophecy
  • nostradamus
  • psychotronic film
  • fear
  • 16th century
  • french revolution
  • napoleon bonaparte
  • antichrist
  • nuclear attack
  • 18th century
  • world war three
+7 more
  • world war two
  • astrology
  • atomic bomb
  • 20th century
  • prediction
  • reference to adolf hitler
  • based on book
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Cast & crew

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow Cast & Characters

Orson Welles leads the cast as Presenter / Narrator (voice), with Philip L. Clarke as Nostradamus (voice) and John F. Kennedy. Directed by Robert Guenette; 18 actors are credited in all.

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The Man Who Saw Tomorrow Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “O Homem que Viu o Amanhã” and “Νοστράδαμος: Έτος 1999 - Η Καταστροφή του Κόσμου”.

Also known as
  • O Homem que Viu o Amanhã
  • Νοστράδαμος: Έτος 1999 - Η Καταστροφή του Κόσμου
  • Νοστράδαμος: Ο Άνθρωπος Που Είδε το Μέλλον
  • The Prophecies of Nostradamus
  • Nostradamus 1999
  • Nostradamus : Compte à Rebours vers L'Apocalypse
  • Ο Άνθρωπος Που Έβλεπε το Μέλλον
  • L'uomo che vide il futuro
  • Ember, aki tudta a jövőt
  • Мъжът, който вижда бъдещето
  • Nostradamus: O Homem que Viu o Amanhã
  • นอสตราดามุส ผู้หยั่งรู้ฟ้าดิน

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The Man Who Saw Tomorrow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Man Who Saw Tomorrow, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Man Who Saw Tomorrow?

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Man Who Saw Tomorrow released?

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow was released on January 9, 1981.

Who directed The Man Who Saw Tomorrow?

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow was directed by Robert Guenette.

More films by Robert Guenette

Who is in the cast of The Man Who Saw Tomorrow?

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow stars Orson Welles as Presenter / Narrator (voice), Philip L. Clarke as Nostradamus (voice) and John F. Kennedy, among 18 credited actors.

Does The Man Who Saw Tomorrow have a post-credit scene?

No. The Man Who Saw Tomorrow has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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