
When Time Ran Out...
James Goldstone, 1980
The Day the World Ended
Gordon Thomas, Max Morgan-Witts, 1969
When Time Ran Out… is a movie directed by James Goldstone in 1980 and based on the book The Day the World Ended: The Mount Pelée Disaster: May 7, 1902 by Gordon Thomas and Max Morgan-Witts, first published in 1969. The movie features Paul Newman, Jacqueline Bisset, William Holden, Edward Albert, Red Buttons, Barbara Carrera, and others.
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Storyline
Visitors are caught off guard by a volcanic eruption while staying at a secluded hotel in the Caribbean. Despite the warnings, the owner of the hotel disregards the advice and instructs the guests to await rescue. However, a select few opt to accompany the expert, Hank Anderson, as they embark on a journey to higher ground. This small group sets out on an exhilarating expedition across the island.
Movie vs Book

Year
1980
Minutes
121
Movie Rate
4.60
Source: IMDb
Movie
When Time Ran Out...
Director: James Goldstone
Country: USA
Year: 1980
Length: 2h1m
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Year
1969
Pages
308
Book Rate
8.36
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Book
The Day the World Ended
Original title: The Day the World Ended
Subtitle: The Mount Pelée Disaster: May 7, 1902
Author: Gordon Thomas, Max Morgan-Witts
Country: USA
First published in: 1969
Length: 308 pages
Genre: Fiction
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“If I want to write a movie, I'll write a screenplay, but if I have an idea for a book, it's something that I think can only be done novelistically.”
BRET EASTON ELLIS (Writer)
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