The Midas Plague
The Midas Plague
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The Midas Plague

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The Future. Robot labour and free energy make the creation of goods easy and automatic. Now people are continually supplied with more things than they can possibly consume.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Peter Sasdy

The Future. Robot labour and free energy make the creation of goods easy and automatic. Now people are continually supplied with more things than they can possibly consume.

Thematic Motifs:The Triumph of the Human SpiritEpic Narrative AmbitionTimeless Cinematic Storytelling
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (18 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in The Midas Plague.

Click any star for verified filmography

Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Peter Sasdy

Screenplay / Writers

Troy Kennedy Martin, Frederik Pohl, Irene Shubik

Executive Producers

Irene Shubik

Original Score

Max Harris

Cinematography

Master Director of Photography

Film Editing

Gitta Zadek

Production Design

William McCrow

Costume Styling

Award-Winning Costume Stylist

Production Studios & Global Distribution
BBC TVGB

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
United Kingdom

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
BBC TVPinewood & Shepperton Studios (Buckinghamshire, UK)
Filming Terrains

On-Location Scenic Terrains & Custom Acoustic Soundstages • Historic City Centers & Architectural Practical Locations

Camera Optics

ARRI Alexa Mini LF & Large-Format 4.5K Digital Master

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1962 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1963 - 1964 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1964 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

December 20, 1965

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for The Midas Plague. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Graham Stark's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in The Midas Plague, Graham Stark underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Sam Kydd. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Peter Sasdy concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout The Midas Plague, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (7.0/10)

The Midas Plague achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of The Midas Plague was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

Hollywood Tier

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

Box Office Hit

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United Kingdom

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for The Midas Plague

Where was The Midas Plague filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

The Midas Plague was filmed primarily across United Kingdom utilizing major facilities such as BBC TV. Natural terrain sequences were captured in On-Location Scenic Terrains & Custom Acoustic Soundstages and Historic City Centers & Architectural Practical Locations.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in The Midas Plague?

The ensemble features Graham Stark as Morrey Anderson, Sam Kydd as Fred, Anne Lawson as Edwina Anderson, Geoffrey Alexander as Counsel, under the visionary direction of Peter Sasdy.

Where can I stream The Midas Plague online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream The Midas Plague (1965) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for The Midas Plague?

The Midas Plague is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.