Whoops Apocalypse (1982)★ 7.3/10
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
Directed by: John Reardon
Written by: Andrew Marshall, David Renwick
During an election week, the U.S. president deals with the Russians, a deposed Shah and a stolen quark bomb while a terrorist plots an attack.
- Original title
- Whoops Apocalypse
- Storyline
- A light-hearted look at the final week before doomsday. American President Johnny Cyclops is trying to run a re-election campaign while dealing with the Russians, a deposed Shah needing to be hidden, and a new weapon called a 'quark' bomb. Meanwhile, Lacrobat, the infamous terrorist, has stolen one of the quark bombs and is trying to get it into the Middle East. Stopping Lacrobat, getting the Shah to safety, placating the Russians and winning the election will require a brilliantly planned and perfectly executed strategy on the part of President Cyclops...
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 377
- Companies
- London Weekend Television (LWT), Pacific Arts Video, 3Sat, 3sat, ITV - Independent Television, Thorn EMI Video Australia, Video Classics
- Release dates
- GB March 14, 1982
- SE February 18, 1983
- AT February 22, 1993
- CH February 22, 1993
- DE February 22, 1993