I'll be adding these to my 'to be watched' list....thanx!

 

I don't think I remember either one of those but then I wasn't much of a movie goer back in the day. Thanks for the recommendations! I'll check them out!

 

firstly - the term "survivalist" was in more than regular usage in the 1970s - goes back actually to the post-WW2 1950s - several of the old drive-in B movies had the term in their dialogue ...

The Ravagers is one of my fav "lost oldies" - have a downloaded copy in my movie database - and - Art Carney does deserve plenty of praise - one of his last credited roles .....

I have the Ultimate Warrior also - toooo "Kung Fu" for my tastes .....

I'll check to see if there's streaming sites for both movies >>>

My personal oldie SHTF movie that still has TV viewing on occasion - this month it's on several times for the Black's heritage celebration >>> 1959 - The World, The Flesh and The Devil

 

Glad you mentioned The World The Flesh and The Devil. That's a VERY early "end of the World movie", and well worth checking out.

The scene I remember most is Harry Belafonte salvaging classic paintings from an art museum.

 

from the 1951 book, came this 1962 movie.
\The Day of the Triffids (1962) - YouTube

and the classic 1962 flick -
Panic in Year Zero! - Wikipedia
Panic in Year Zero (1962) - Movie Trailer - YouTube

seems like Hollywood discovered The Bomb in 1962. Of course, they just could have been crassly cashing in on Cuban Missile Crisis - Wikipedia - also 1962.

 

I have not seen either of those movies, but will add to my list! I looked up "Ravagers" and saw that it is based on the book "Path To Savagery" (1966 by Robert Edmond Alter), which I recall reading and enjoying.

And don't forget "Omega Man" with Charlton Heston, 1971. My brother and I went to see it in one of those summer "film festival" deals back in the day, probably late 70s. And I'm sure you all know that "Omega Man" is based on the book "I Am Legend."

from the 1951 book, came this 1962 movie.
\The Day of the Triffids (1962) - YouTube

I actually didn't know they turned that book into a movie! I will look for that, too. I read the book when I was a teenager, and really enjoyed it (by John Wyndham).

 

While "The Day the World Ended" (a Roger Corman film, low-budget remake in 1967 as "Year 2889"), Day of the Triffids, and even the 1971 Omega Man involved some "prepping/survivalism" themes, they were primarily sci-fi films. That is, radiation monsters running amok.

Panic in Year Zero (1962--released just before the October Missile Crisis) was more of a strictly "survivalist" themed picture. As are the two I mention in my original post.

 

Great thread. Mrs. Fan is out of town for a bit. I'll be watching a few of these.

 

I don’t know why I don’t remember those movies. Those are the type of movies I would have liked. Maybe I’m getting senile! 🤣

 

Ravagers is on Tubi.

 

Lou Grant was an extreme leftist show.

 

Before such Johnny-come-latelys "The Walking Dead" and "The Last of Us" and before "The Road", and even before "Mad Max"--there were already some great survivalist-themed movies. And this was back in the mid-1970's, in the days before the words "survivalist" and "prepper" were even invented.

I'm talking about two movies in particular: "The Ultimate Warrior" (1975) and "Ravagers" (1979). They were classics that sadly seem to have been forgotten today. Because both of them need to be re-discovered and added to any survivalist's movie collection.

What distinguishes these movies is that they were NOT cheapy B-movie rip-offs, but major studio motion pictures starring A-list stars. "The Ultimate Warrior" had Yul Brynner, Max Von Sydow (both famous actors), and Bill Smith--(who appeared in memorable roles, including the Russian general in the original "Red Dawn" and also Conan's dad in the original "Conan the Barbarian").

"Ravagers" had no less than Richard Harris, Ernest Borgnine, and Art Carney (!) in amazing roles. It's said that Art Carney was originally just to do a "cameo" appearance. However he was so good in his scenes, that during the production the producers expanded his scenes and dialogue.

I was wondering if any others have seen or remember these two films. I remember seeing them as a teen in the drive-ins of the time. The DVD's and streaming of both these movies are available on Amazon, and I just got done ordering them.

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I remember "Them Ultimate Warrior". Will Smith also starred. He was the other fighter in Clint Eastwood's "Any which way you can" movie. I always thought it was weird that Yul Brenner's character was just standing like a stature outside of the compound.

 

I remember both of these movies. You have to recall that following the success of the Panet of the Ape movies, along with doom and gloom best sellers on overpopulation and the next ice age, films like Soylent Green and Omega Man were released in the 70s. If you could afford gas and could choke down a soybean enhanced burger, it was a good Nixonian time.

While not a true survivalist film, add Logan’s Run to that list, for Jenny Agutters sake if anything.

 

I remember both of these movies. You have to recall that following the success of the Panet of the Ape movies, along with doom and gloom best sellers on overpopulation and the next ice age, films like Soylent Green and Omega Man were released in the 70s. If you could afford gas and could choke down a soybean enhanced burger, it was a good Nixonian time.

While not a true survivalist film, add Logan’s Run to that list, for Jenny Agutters sake if anything.

I use the Soylent Green Movie all the time against Liberals and what not. Most don't have a Clue when I tell them just think you will be enjoying your Soylent Green any day now.

 

The Ultimate Warrior is available to stream / download at no cost from archive.org. It's a low-res copy, but for those who don't like to pay to stream it's an option.

 

I watched on cable not to long ago the last man on earth, it was not will Smith, but Vincent Price in black and white, far more realistic the smith's one, what u liked was how they showed he survived and the wireless radio setup he had in his home.

 

Although "The Last Man on Earth" (1964) was shot in Italy on a shoestring budget, it was still a pretty good movie. It's basically a one-man show by Vincent Price, and he was excellent in it. The movie was the first attempt to turn Richard Matheson's "I Am Legend" story into film.

The movie definitely had its creepy moments. Especially because it is filmed in black-and-white, and mostly at night.

It's well-worth viewing, just for it's survivalist aspects. As it concentrates on how an ordinary man tries to cope with the mental challenges of staying alive and sane, in a post-apocalyptic world.

 

In case anyone is interested, Logan's Run, Forbidden Planet and Ice Station Zebra are all on Tubi.

 

I haven't found the other ones yet (unless I pay for the rental of them), but I did find one called "The Five." Interesting. An early 60's (I think) lamo movie Glad I watched it. Not sure I can recommend it, but it was good use of an hour or so.

 

I have watched pretty much every movie in this thread.

 

And here I was thinking The Ultimate Warrior was about the 80s wrestler. 🙃

 

Survivors 1975 BBC series.

 

The Day the World Ended. Better than some, lamer than most. It's a great candidate for Mystery Science Theatre 3000.

 

The last man on earth Vincent Price is worth a mention:

 

The book is "I am Legend"
precursor to the Will Smith I am Legend

 

Day of the Triffids was OK. Dated. These movies would be better is Tom Servo, Crow, and Joel were commenting on them.

 

The book was much better than the movie adaptation.

 

I cannot remember the name of the one I remember. It was a comedy where Jerry Reed plays a hit man or criminal that is tracking down a guy played by Robin Williams. Williams at one point becomes a survivalist.

It was pretty funny and silly, but I remember the survivalist part the most.

 

The Survivors

 

I just watched both (over the last couple of days). Thanks for the recommendations.

 

Did anyone find a link for the movie "The World, The Flesh, and The Devil"? I can only find pay sites.

TIA

 

ok.ru has a low quality version of it

 

A Boy and His Dog
1975
1hr 26min

In the movie, it was 2024