Nightfall (1988)
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- PG-13
- 1h 23min
- Mystery, Sci-Fi
- 15 Apr 1988 (USA)
- Movie
On a planet with perpetual daylight, nightfall's arrival brings destruction. A dramatic depiction of Asimov's award-winning story, exploring the clash between science and superstition as darkness looms.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Cast
| David Birney | ... |
Aton
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| Sarah Douglas | ... |
Roa
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| Alexis Kanner | ... |
Sor
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| Andra Millian | ... |
Ana
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Starr Andreeff | ... |
Bet
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Charley Hayward | ... |
Kin
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Jonathan Emerson | ... |
Architect
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| Susie Lindeman | ... |
Boffin
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| Russell Wiggins | ... |
Zol
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| Larry Hankin | ... |
Desert King
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Ronald R. Burns | ... |
Aton's Man
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Bernard J. Garsen | ... |
Aton's Man
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Dan Wells | ... |
Architect's Assistant
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Bradley Reid | ... |
Trader
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Stephen D. Nathenson | ... |
City Dweller
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James Barry Blakely | ... |
Narrator
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Lee Michael Walczuk | ... |
Nomad Dancer
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| Dayna Beilenson | ... |
Nomad Dancer
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Attila Bokor | ... |
Nomad Dancer
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Charles E. Carpenter | ... |
Nomad Dancer
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Beth A. Corell | ... |
Nomad Dancer
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Derek Penfield | ... |
Nomad Dancer
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Ilene Cara Zeff | ... |
Nomad Dancer
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Larry Bartels | ... |
Cult member
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| Frederick Keeve | ... |
Cultist
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Directed by
| Paul Mayersberg | ||
Written by
| Isaac Asimov | ... | (story) |
| Paul Mayersberg | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Julie Corman | ... | producer |
| Roger Corman | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Lynn Whitney | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Frank Serafine | ||
Cinematography by
| Dariusz Wolski | ||
Editing by
| Brent A. Schoenfeld | ||
Editorial Department
| Josh | ... | color timer |
| Mato | ... | color timer |
Casting By
| Al Guarino | ||
Production Design by
| Craig Hodgetts | ||
Art Direction by
| Carol Bosselman | ||
Costume Design by
| Stephen M. Chudej | ||
Production Management
| Steve Barnett | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Mike Elliott | ... | Production Executive |
| Reid Shane | ... | production manager |
| Richard Strickland | ... | production manager |
Art Department
| Curtis Bancroft | ... | carpenter |
| James Blair | ... | carpenter |
| Nigel Clinker | ... | property master |
| Brian Densmore | ... | lead man |
| Pasco Di Carlo | ... | carpenter |
| David Esparza | ... | painter |
| Eduardo H. Esparza | ... | carpenter |
| Dan Hall | ... | set dresser |
| Bill Holmquist | ... | construction coordinator: Cosanti |
| Terry Kempf | ... | carpenter |
| Hermann Lederle | ... | mural artist |
| Gloria Murphy | ... | scenic artist assistant |
| Robert Murray | ... | carpenter |
| Aaron Newton | ... | construction coordinator: Arcosanti |
| Craig Pierce | ... | assistant props constructor |
| Erey Ragip | ... | artistic drapery |
| Geoffrey Stiles Robinson | ... | set dresser |
| Kim Sawyer | ... | carpenter |
| Tal Schneider | ... | assistant property master |
| Charles Seinfried | ... | carpenter |
| Jeff Upton | ... | set dresser |
| Eileen Winterkorn | ... | scenic artist |
| John Wisner | ... | carpenter |
Sound Department
| Kevin Patrick Burns | ... | foley mixer |
| Stuart Calderon | ... | sound effects editor |
| Mike Dickeson | ... | foley artist |
| Craig Felburg | ... | sound |
| Diane Parrino | ... | foley artist |
| Yvonne Preble | ... | foley artist |
| Debby Ruby-Winsberg | ... | adr supervisor (as Debby Ruby) |
| Andrew Schatz | ... | sound recording mixer |
| Kevin Stratton | ... | sound effects |
| David John West | ... | sound recording mixer |
| Bob Costanza | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Chuck Comisky | ... | visual effects consultant |
| James M. Navarra | ... | visual effects |
| Mark Wolf | ... | visual effects producer |
Stunts
| Ron Althoff | ... | stunts |
| Brad Fletcher | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Patrick J. Statham | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Antar Abderrahman Jr. | ... | electrician |
| Boyd | ... | best boy grip |
| Thom Ryan | ... | second assistant camera |
| Rob Sweeney | ... | first assistant camera |
| Gary Yahn | ... | key grip |
| Ron Bahara | ... | first assistant camera: additional photography (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Kathie Dusard | ... | extras casting: Acrosanti |
Music Department
| Steve Dancz | ... | composer: additional music |
| Rick Schwartz | ... | music mixer |
| Kevin Stratton | ... | musician: synthesizer |
| Frank Webber | ... | musician: synthesizer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jan Rudolph | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Jim Lucas | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Debra Lee Byrn | ... | craft service |
| Laura Cartwright | ... | key production accountant (as Laura McGillicuddy) |
| Janet Elsasser | ... | production coordinator |
| David Halver | ... | production assistant |
| Lisa Lemberg | ... | jewelry artist |
| Jay Lewis | ... | catering: National Backstage |
| Zoltan Mayersberg | ... | production assistant stills |
| B.A. Sanguily | ... | craft service |
| Eric Spersted | ... | production assistant |
| Kevin Stratton | ... | synthesizer programmer: DX-Y |
| Tom Taylor | ... | snake wrangler |
| Don Thompson | ... | liaison: Acrosanti |
| Lee Michael Walczuk | ... | choreographer |
| Linda Whaley | ... | animal wrangler |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Concorde Pictures (1988) (United States) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1990) (Greece) (VHS)
- Code Red DVD (2016) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
- Concorde Filmverleih
- MGM Home Entertainment (1989) (West Germany) (VHS)
- NHK-BS2 (1993) (Japan) (tv) (subtitled)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Magic Film Works (negative cutting)
- Motion Opticals (opticals)
- Pacific Title (titles)
- West Productions (post-production sound services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Far across the cosmos from our world lies a planet bathed in perpetual daylight. Soon nightfall will come and bring with it tremendous destruction. Science struggles against superstition in this dramatic portrayal of Isaac Asimov's award winning short story. Written by Concorde - New Horizons (with permission). |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Isaac Asimov was never consulted in the making of the film based on his short story, and completely disowned the finished film when it was released. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Rewind This! (2013). See more » |
| Quotes |
Aton:
Why? Kin: Cause it has to be. Aton: What has to be? Kin: We are in a dream, Aton! You, Ana, myself, all of us. We can't change the dream. It has to be. And when we wake, we die. It's simple. See more » |