The read
Audiences rate it 29 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
A strange new virus has appeared, which only attacks strains of grasses such as wheat and rice, and the world is descending into famine and chaos. Architect John, along with his family and friends, is making his way from London to his brother's farm in northern England where there will hopefully be food and safety for all of them.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Audiences rate it 29 points higher than critics do.
44 audience votes
Key crew
- Cornel WildeDirector
- Sean ForestalWriter
- Cornel WildeWriter
Cast
- Nigel DavenportJohn Custance
- Jean WallaceAnn Custance
- John HamillRoger Burnham
- Lynne FrederickMary Custance
- Patrick HoltDavid Custance
- Ruth KettlewellFat Woman
- M.J. MathewsGeorge
- Michael PercivalPolice Constable
- Tex FullerMr. Beaseley
- Simon MerrickT.V. Interviewer
- Anthony SharpSir Charles Brenner
- George CoulourisMr. Sturdevant