Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
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Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.

(1970)Directed by Roger Corman79 min · RComedy, Science Fiction
“Invite a few friends over to watch the end of the world!”

Hooper (Bud Cort) is a young man with a sweet, unhurried manner who ends up on the road with Coralee (Talia Shire) after an accidental military gas leak kills everyone on Earth over the age of 25. Roger Corman sends them through a country run by whoever is left, the surviving young adults making up their own rules. Anyone with a birthday coming is counting the days.

Bud Cortas Hooper
Talia Shireas Coralee
Cindy Williamsas Marissa
Ben Vereenas Carlos
Bob Corffas Coel
Bruce Karcheras Edgar Allen
George Armitageas Billy the Kid
Raye Birkas Mort Catafalque
ADAlan DeWittas Dr. Murder
Stephen Whiteas Sergeant Sentry Collar
Lou Procopioas Marshal McLuhan
Phil Borneoas Quant
Alan H. Braunsteinas Dr. Drake
Jackie Farleyas Ginny
DODavid Osterhoutas Texas Ranger
Juretta Tayloras Zoe
Abe Santillanesas Na Wanka
Gary Caplanas Raincoat Harry
Janice Maureen Odellas Cheerleader