Survival (film)
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Barry Sullivan
- 1970
| Survival | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Michael Campus |
| Written by | John D. F. Black |
| Starring | Anne Francis Barry Sullivan |
Release date |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | less than $200,000[1][2] |
Survival is a 1970 American film that was the directorial debut of Michael Campus. He wanted to move into features and raised $100,000 from a millionaire, Jerry Zarowitz. The film was shot in 1970 over twelve days in Campus' own house and was improvised.[1][3] Campus said he auditioned more than 200 actors for the cast, who were all paid scale plus a share of the profits.[2]
"I wanted to depict the destructiveness of today's world," said Campus.[2]
There was a two week rehearsal and a 23 person crew.[2] Barry Sullivan said he played a "Jim Aubrey type character."[4]
It is unclear if the film was theatrically released but it has screened on television.[5]
The movie led to Michael Campus being hired to direct Z.P.G. (1972).[6]
Nine guests appear at a dinner party, with a host and a waiter. They have to vote on who survives.