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Storyline
Due to an experimental vaccine, Dr. Robert Neville is the only survivor of an apocalyptic war waged with biological weapons. The plague caused by the war has killed everyone else except for a few hundred deformed, nocturnal people calling themselves "The Family". The plague has caused them to become sensitive to light, as well as homicidally psychotic. They believe science and technology to be the cause of the war and their punishment, and Neville, as the last symbol of science, the old world, and a "user of the wheel", must die. Neville, using electricity, machinery, and science attempts to hold them at bay. Written by
Roald E. Peterson III <slz13@cc.usu.edu>
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Pray for the last man alive. Because he's not alone.
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Trivia
In the film, the plague that causes the end of the world was unleashed by germ warfare as the result of a border war between China and Russia. In fact, China and Russia had some very serious border skirmishes during 1969 that had many world leaders concerned about the possibility of an all-out war between the Communist superpowers.
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Goofs
Neville and Lisa ride their motorcycle up to Lisa and Dutch's house for the first time. In the distance, a car can be seen driving down the road in the supposedly deserted city.
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Quotes
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first lines]
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the last man on earth wrecks his car]
Robert Neville:
There's never a cop around when you need one.
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Crazy Credits
The opening credits feature the credit "Based on a book by Richard Matheson", and does not give the title of the actual book, I Am Legend.
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Connections
Version of
I Am Omega (2007)
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Soundtracks
Rock 'n' Soul Music
(uncredited)
Written by
Barry Melton,
Bruce Barthol, Gary Hirsh,
Country Joe McDonald and
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This is personally my favorite film. However, I can understand why this one-time sci-fi/horror flick views more like a comedy today. The film has dated more than other films from '71/72, and with the special effects bar haven risen astronomically since that time there is little hope for the film to grow even older gracefully. And a shirtless, oily, middle-aged, often over-acting Charlton Heston doesn't exactly shout hero or Academy Award. But THE OMEGA MAN has its moments, in particular its unexpected, and unexpectedly touching, finale. Add to that worthwhile ending a legendary Ron Grainer (Dr. Who, The Prisoner) soundtrack and some very quotable dialogue ("Thanks alot, you cheating bastard") and THE OMEGA MAN rounds itself out into a very memorable movie.
Unfortunately, Warner Bros. has continually delayed the release of OMEGA MAN on DVD - 4 years now counting. Maybe during the wait someone there will realize the potential this movie has a video game. Our heroic player must track The Family down by day and fend them off by night in a bunkered-up penthouse. Like the DVD, it's wishful thinking.