The Late Great Planet Earth

Film Synopsis

The Late Great Planet Earth (1978) centers on Hal Lindsey’s interpretation of biblical prophecy, using contemporary political events, global conflict, and social change to argue that humanity is approaching the biblical end times. As Orson Welles’ narration guides viewers through interviews, archival footage, and dramatized sequences connecting scripture with current affairs, the film presents an expansive vision of the world’s prophetic future. This documentary blends religious interpretation, speculative prophecy, and Cold War commentary as faith, geopolitical tension, and apocalyptic expectation shape a controversial portrait of the modern world.