Movie

Memoirs of a Survivor

“From the bestselling novel by Doris Lessing”

★ 4.2(15)19811h 55m

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Good to know

Director: David Gladwell
Release date: 1981-09-01
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC)

Memoirs of a Survivor — trailer

About Memoirs of a Survivor

Memoirs of a Survivor is a 1981 movie in the Science Fiction and Drama genres, directed by David Gladwell, starring Julie Christie, Christopher Guard and Leonie Mellinger. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.2/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Memoirs of a Survivor in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on the acclaimed novel by Doris Lessing, this dystopian science fiction tale concerns a woman struggling to make her way in a post-apocalyptic society. D (Julie Christie) is living in a city that's at the point of collapse following a catastrophic nuclear war; lawlessness and violence rule the day, and gangs of brutal youth roam the streets. With the help of her teenage companion Emily (Leonie Mellinger), D tries to make her way, and in order to cope, she often escapes into a fantasy world in which she lives in genteel Victorian surroundings in the 19th century.

Cast

Julie Christie

'D'

Christopher Guard

Gerald

Leonie Mellinger

Emily Mary Cartwright

Debbie Hutchings

June

Nigel Hawthorne

Victorian Father

Pat Keen

Victorian Mother

Georgina Griffiths

Victorian Emily

Christopher Tsangarides

Victorian Son

Mark Dignam

Newsvendor

Alison Dowling

Janet White

John Franklyn-Robbins

Prof White

Rowena Cooper

Mrs White

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Memoirs of a Survivor in South Africa?+

Memoirs of a Survivor is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Memoirs of a Survivor on Netflix?+

Memoirs of a Survivor is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Memoirs of a Survivor?+

Memoirs of a Survivor has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in Memoirs of a Survivor?+

Memoirs of a Survivor stars Julie Christie, Christopher Guard, Leonie Mellinger, Debbie Hutchings and Nigel Hawthorne.

When did Memoirs of a Survivor come out?+

Memoirs of a Survivor is a 1981 movie directed by David Gladwell.

What genre is Memoirs of a Survivor?+

Memoirs of a Survivor is Science Fiction and Drama film.

Who directed Memoirs of a Survivor?+

Memoirs of a Survivor was directed by David Gladwell.