The Noah is a tale of humanity's sole survivor after world war three. We find our 'protagonist' (the term barely applies) alone on an island beach, he is an old dog US soldier. Soon he succumbs to the agony of total loneliness, and this is the film- we are exposed to his delusional and hallucinatory world, made up mostly of nostalgic political/military themed reminiscences.
This is the last movie role for Robert Strauss (a sturdy character actor who was all over the silver screen during the 1950's). Strauss is the only actor in the movie, a challenge that he pulls off superbly.
The film was made in Puerto Rico in 1968, was never theatrically released, and was first seen in 1975- this is a very obscure film.
The beginning and ending suited me nicely, be sure to look for the various cultural icons that are generously sprinkled throughout (The famous Rita Hayworth WW2 pinup poster, busts of chairman Mao, etc.) The ending does contain suspense and a haunting moment, but I don't think anyone under 35 yrs of age will 'get it'.
I gave The Noah five out of ten stars because this film needed to have about 15 minutes edited out, its a tad boring or tedious sometimes.
This is the last movie role for Robert Strauss (a sturdy character actor who was all over the silver screen during the 1950's). Strauss is the only actor in the movie, a challenge that he pulls off superbly.
The film was made in Puerto Rico in 1968, was never theatrically released, and was first seen in 1975- this is a very obscure film.
The beginning and ending suited me nicely, be sure to look for the various cultural icons that are generously sprinkled throughout (The famous Rita Hayworth WW2 pinup poster, busts of chairman Mao, etc.) The ending does contain suspense and a haunting moment, but I don't think anyone under 35 yrs of age will 'get it'.
I gave The Noah five out of ten stars because this film needed to have about 15 minutes edited out, its a tad boring or tedious sometimes.