The Man Who Saw Tomorrow
Watch TrailerHosted 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?
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1981 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary, Drama |
| Director | Robert Guenette |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (23 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its argument like a courtroom case, relying on rapid editing to draw parallels between quatrains and historical footage. It explores the enduring power of prophecy through Orson Welles' commanding, almost oracular narration.
What lingers after the final reel is not conviction, but a palpable unease about the patterns of history and the seduction of prediction. A compelling, if speculative, dive into the unknown. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Robert Guenette
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Watch in a dimly lit room, approached as a speculative historical thriller. Best for a contemplative evening.
🎭 Cast
Orson Welles
Presenter / Narrator (voice)
Ray Laska
The Warlord
Harry Bugin
Warlord's Aide
David Burke
The Friar
Ross Evans
The President
Paul Valentine
The Secretary of State
Philip L. Clarke
Nostradamus (voice)
Queen Mary
Self (archive footage)
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Self (archive footage)
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Self (archive footage)
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