The Man Who Saw Tomorrow(1981)
He foretold our yesterdays...and tomorrows.
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow Synopsis
Hosted by Orson Welles, this documentary utilizes a grab bag of dramatized scenes, stock footage, TV news clips and interviews to ask: Did 16th century French astrologer and physician Nostradamus actually predict such events as the fall of King Louis XVI, the rise of Napoleon, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy? And are there prophecies that have yet to come true?
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981) is a documentary and drama film directed by Robert Guenette, released on January 9, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Orson Welles, Ray Laska, Harry Bugin and David Burke. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Guenette
- Writers:
- Alan Hopgood, Robert Guenette
- Production:
- David L. Wolper Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981) Trailer
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The Man Who Saw Tomorrow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Orson Welles
as Presenter / Narrator (voice)
Ray Laska
as The Warlord
Harry Bugin
as Warlord's Aide
David Burke
as The Friar
Ross Evans
as The President
Paul Valentine
as The Secretary of State
Philip L. Clarke
as Nostradamus (voice)
Queen Mary
as Self (archive footage)
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
as Self (archive footage)
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
as Self (archive footage)
Princess Margaret
as Self (archive footage)
Jacqueline Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Robert Guenette, written by Alan Hopgood and Robert Guenette.
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The Man Who Saw Tomorrow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 25 ratings.
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The Man Who Saw Tomorrow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Man Who Saw Tomorrow online?
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The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981) is available to stream on Looke and Looke Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Man Who Saw Tomorrow?
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The main cast of The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981) includes Orson Welles, Ray Laska, Harry Bugin, David Burke and Ross Evans. The film was directed by Robert Guenette. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man Who Saw Tomorrow released?
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The Man Who Saw Tomorrow was released on January 9, 1981 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Man Who Saw Tomorrow worth watching?
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The Man Who Saw Tomorrow (1981) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Man Who Saw Tomorrow?
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Yes. The official The Man Who Saw Tomorrow trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.