Cast
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Sam Groom
as Dr. Clint Earnshaw
Tom Hallick
as Jeff Adams
Francine York
as Dr. Helen Sanders
Booth Colman
as Dr. Amos Cummings
Richard Basehart
as Dr. Joshua Henderson (1871)
Trish Stewart
as Jane Henderson (1871)
Walter Brooke
as Dr. Stafford
Patrick Culliton
as Jim Younger (1871)
Jon Cedar
as Pegleg (1871)
Gil Lamb
as Hansom Cabby (1871)
Ed Ness
as Joe - Hospital Attendant (1871)
Kathleen Bracken
as Katherine - Irish girl (1871)
Richard Webb
as Police Sergeant
Victoria Paige Meyerink
as Betty
Fred Borden
as Band Master
Crew
Director
- Alexander Singer
Producer
- Irwin Allen
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a science fiction narrative, Time Travelers explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about our relationship with technology and artificial intelligence. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.
Director Alexander Singer brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1976, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Time Travelers took approximately 25 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 78 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 129 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
- The costume department created over 468 unique costume pieces for the production.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 11 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 1976, when this film was released:
- Economic recession and oil crises were affecting global economies.
- Disco music dominated popular culture.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
While Time Travelers shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Doctor Who: Born Again, which takes a more conventional approach to its subject matter, Time Travelers offers a fresh perspective through its innovative visual language and narrative structure.
While films like Along Came a Spider and Knock explore similar territory, Time Travelers stands apart through its deeper exploration of its central themes and more complex characterization.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its bold artistic choices and willingness to challenge viewer expectations, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: March 19, 1976
- Runtime: 1h 18m
