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Testament (1983)

PG 90 min  -  Drama | Sci-Fi  -   5 January 1984 (Argentina)
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Nuclear war in the United States is portrayed in a realistic and believable manner. The story is told through the eyes of a woman who is struggling to take care of her family... See full summary »

Director:

Lynne Littman

Writers:

Carol Amen (based on the story "The Last Testament" by), John Sacret Young (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jane Alexander ...
Carol Wetherly
William Devane ...
Tom Wetherly
Rossie Harris ...
Brad Wetherly (as Ross Harris)
Roxana Zal Roxana Zal ...
Mary Liz Wetherly
Lukas Haas ...
Scottie Wetherly
Philip Anglim Philip Anglim ...
Hollis
Lilia Skala ...
Fania
Leon Ames Leon Ames ...
Henry Abhart
Lurene Tuttle Lurene Tuttle ...
Rosemary Abhart
Rebecca De Mornay ...
Cathy Pitkin
Kevin Costner ...
Phil Pitkin
Mako ...
Mike
Mico Olmos Mico Olmos ...
Larry
Gerry Murillo Gerry Murillo ...
Hiroshi
J. Brennan Smith J. Brennan Smith ...
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Storyline

Nuclear war in the United States is portrayed in a realistic and believable manner. The story is told through the eyes of a woman who is struggling to take care of her family. The entire movie takes place in a small suburban town outside San Francisco. After the nuclear attack, contact with the outside world is pretty much cut off. Written by Mark Logan <marklo@west.sun.com>  

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It happened in an instant. The televisions went blank, the radios - silent. The cities were gone, the future abandoned. And the only thing they have left to hold onto, is the people they love. See more »

Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Argentina) See more »

Also Known As:

Testamento See more »

Filming Locations:

Sierra Madre, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$317,996 (USA) (6 November 1983) (41 Screens)

Gross:

$2,044,892 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Final film of Lurene Tuttle. See more »

Quotes

Scottie Wetherly: Tell it to stop.
Carol Wetherly: I can't.
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Connections

Features "The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Show" (1978) See more »

Soundtracks

"This Is It"
(1960) (uncredited)
Written by Mack David and Jerry Livingston
Performed by Mel Blanc
Courtesy of Warner Brothers Television See more »