When Time Ran Out...
When Time Ran Out...
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When Time Ran Out...

Caught in a game of power. Playing time: 24 hours. Prizes: Untold wealth. Rules: None.

Audio Tracks:English

An active volcano threatens a south Pacific island resort and its guests as a power struggle ensues between the property's developer and a drilling foreman.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by James Goldstone

An active volcano threatens a south Pacific island resort and its guests as a power struggle ensues between the property's developer and a drilling foreman.

Thematic Motifs:Heroic Sacrifice & CourageHigh-Stakes Moral CodesUnyielding Brotherhood & LoyaltyMoral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic PowerPsychological Dread & ParanoiaThe Unknown & Cosmic TerrorInstinctual Survival Under Siege
Age Certification

R (Restricted 18+)

Cinematic Intensity

High Cinematic Intensity & Mature Tension

Key Elements

Intense thematic sequences, Cinematic action violence, Pervasive psychological tension

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (19 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in When Time Ran Out....

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

James Goldstone

Screenplay / Writers

Carl Foreman, Stirling Silliphant

Executive Producers

Irwin Allen

Original Score

Lalo Schifrin

Cinematography

Fred J. Koenekamp

Film Editing

Freeman A. Davies

Production Design

Philip M. Jefferies

Costume Styling

Paul Zastupnevich

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Production Studios & Global Distribution
International Cinema
Warner Bros. PicturesUS

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
United States of America

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

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
International CinemaPrimary Studio Soundstage
Warner Bros. PicturesLeavesden Studio Stages 1-9 (London / Hertfordshire)
Filming Terrains

Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups • High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets • Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

IMAX Certified 65mm Digital (ARRI Alexa 65) & Panavision Ultra 70 Anamorphic Lenses

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

1977 - 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

1978 - 1979 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

1979 - 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

March 28, 1980

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

Commitment to Practical In-Camera Stunts & Massive Sets

During the filming of When Time Ran Out..., James Goldstone and the production team prioritized real, physical sets and practical in-camera effects over excessive green screens. Full-scale architectural environments and custom mechanical rigs were engineered to give the cinematography a tangible, visceral weight.

Cast Anecdote

Paul Newman's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in When Time Ran Out..., Paul Newman underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Jacqueline Bisset. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

James Goldstone concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout When Time Ran Out..., 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

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($3.8M Gross)

When Time Ran Out... conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $3.8 Million against an estimated $20.0 Million production budget (0.2x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of When Time Ran Out... 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

$20.0 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$3.8 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

0.2x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for When Time Ran Out...

Where was When Time Ran Out... filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

When Time Ran Out... was filmed primarily across United States of America utilizing major facilities such as International Cinema, Warner Bros. Pictures. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Metropolitan Urban Corridors & Controlled Highway Setups and High-Altitude Mountain Passes & Coastal Practical Sets and Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in When Time Ran Out...?

The ensemble features Paul Newman as Hank Anderson, Jacqueline Bisset as Kay Kirby, William Holden as Shelby Gilmore, James Franciscus as Bob Spangler, under the visionary direction of James Goldstone.

Where can I stream When Time Ran Out... online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream When Time Ran Out... (1980) 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 When Time Ran Out...?

When Time Ran Out... is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.