The End Begins

Story

Synopsis

On an island off the west coast of Great Britain, a group of survivors of World War Three struggle to continue living. Hugh Packenham foresaw the oncoming conflict and fled to the island. His only neighbours are fisherman Shaun O'Donnell and his wife Barbara. Then other survivors seek refuge, including an African American sailor, and conflicts develop

Director

Hal Burton

Writers

Ray Rigby

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Release date

17 May 1957

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Earl Cameron

  Hank Christians

• 

  John Arnatt

  Hugh Pakenham

• 

  Peter Copley

  Tom Jarrow

• Tom Criddle

  Pvt. Wells

• 

  Michael Goodliffe

  Col. Ridgewell

• 

  Leslie Dwyer

  Sgt. Marks

• 

  Cyril Luckham

  Dr. Wincot

• Jack Rodney

  Smithers

• 

  Brian O'Higgins

  Shaun O'Donnell

• Natalie Kent

  Mrs. O'Donnell

• Anna Turner

  Middle Aged Woman

• 

  Margaret Tyzack

  Valerie Hollis