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Viimeinen testamentti

Original title: Testament
  • 19831983
  • K-12K-12
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
6.3K
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Viimeinen testamentti (1983)
The life of a suburban American family is scarred after a nuclear attack.
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The life of a suburban American family is scarred after a nuclear attack.The life of a suburban American family is scarred after a nuclear attack.The life of a suburban American family is scarred after a nuclear attack.

IMDb RATING
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6.3K
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  • Director
    • Lynne Littman
  • Writers
    • Carol Amen(based on the story "The Last Testament" by)
    • John Sacret Young(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jane Alexander
    • William Devane
    • Rossie Harris
  • Director
    • Lynne Littman
  • Writers
    • Carol Amen(based on the story "The Last Testament" by)
    • John Sacret Young(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jane Alexander
    • William Devane
    • Rossie Harris
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 114User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 6 nominations total

    Videos1

    Teaser Trailer
    Trailer 1:14
    Teaser Trailer

    Photos45

    Jane Alexander, Lukas Haas, Rossie Harris, and Roxana Zal in Viimeinen testamentti (1983)
    Jane Alexander, Lukas Haas, and Roxana Zal in Viimeinen testamentti (1983)
    Jane Alexander and William Devane in Viimeinen testamentti (1983)
    Jane Alexander in Viimeinen testamentti (1983)
    Jane Alexander, Lukas Haas, and Rossie Harris in Viimeinen testamentti (1983)
    Jane Alexander, Rossie Harris, and Gerry Murillo in Viimeinen testamentti (1983)
    Jane Alexander and William Devane in Viimeinen testamentti (1983)
    Jane Alexander and Roxana Zal in Viimeinen testamentti (1983)
    William Devane and Rossie Harris in Viimeinen testamentti (1983)
    Jane Alexander, Philip Anglim, and Rossie Harris in Viimeinen testamentti (1983)
    Jane Alexander and Rossie Harris in Viimeinen testamentti (1983)
    Jane Alexander and Lukas Haas in Viimeinen testamentti (1983)

    Top cast

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    Jane Alexander
    Jane Alexander
    • Carol Wetherly
    William Devane
    William Devane
    • Tom Wetherly
    Rossie Harris
    Rossie Harris
    • Brad Wetherly
    • (as Ross Harris)
    Roxana Zal
    Roxana Zal
    • Mary Liz Wetherly
    Lukas Haas
    Lukas Haas
    • Scottie Wetherly
    Philip Anglim
    Philip Anglim
    • Hollis
    Lilia Skala
    Lilia Skala
    • Fania
    Leon Ames
    Leon Ames
    • Henry Abhart
    Lurene Tuttle
    Lurene Tuttle
    • Rosemary Abhart
    Rebecca De Mornay
    Rebecca De Mornay
    • Cathy Pitkin
    Kevin Costner
    Kevin Costner
    • Phil Pitkin
    Mako
    Mako
    • Mike
    Mico Olmos
    • Larry
    Gerry Murillo
    • Hiroshi
    J. Brennan Smith
    • Billdocker
    Lesley Woods
    Lesley Woods
    • Lady Mayor
    Wayne Heffley
    Wayne Heffley
    • Police Chief
    William G. Schilling
    William G. Schilling
    • Pharmacist
    • (as William Schilling)
    • Director
      • Lynne Littman
    • Writers
      • Carol Amen(based on the story "The Last Testament" by)
      • John Sacret Young(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The film was originally shot as a made-for-TV movie. Paramount executives were so impressed with it that they released it in theaters as a feature. The cast sued the producers for higher pay, claiming they were paid television salaries and not feature film salaries. The case was settled out of court.
    • Quotes

      Carol Wetherly: I don't know what day it is, I've lost track. Henry thinks some miracle may save us yet, he's foolish. The cemetery's full, they're burning the bodies.

      [sewing up a makeshift body bag]

      Carol Wetherly: My firstborn, my daughter.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Deal of the Century/Richard Pryor Here and Now/Testament/The Dead Zone/The Osterman Weekend (1983)
    • Soundtracks
      All My Loving
      (1963)

      By John Lennon and Paul McCartney

      Produced by Andrew Dorfman

      Performed by Mitch Weissman

      Courtesy of Mac Len Music

    User reviews114

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    Featured review
    Draining but worth it
    This is one of those films that is very draining to watch, but worth it. It is a slightly more tame approach to the subject matter, but excellently done.

    It is often compared with "Threads", which many people think is too graphic. Regardless, I like both films. I have to say that "Testament" will look more realistic to rural people, who may just die slowly as the characters in this film do, rather than be subjected to the immediate effects of the attack.

    Rebecca De Mornay's appearance in this film, which I only saw after seeing "By Dawn's Early Light", makes a connection between these two films. Everyone should see both films at least once, as well. Excellent performances from Rossie Harris and Mako make this film stand out even further.

    Having seen "The Day After" now, I prefer "Testament" but find both films excellent.
    helpful•17
    5
    • Yorkie
    • Mar 17, 2002

    FAQ7

    • Where did Hiroshi's dad disappear to?
    • What exactly happened with the bombs to make the small town suburb setting one of the few places spared?
    • What is wrong with Hiroshi?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 15, 1984 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Testament
    • Filming locations
      • Sierra Madre, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Entertainment Events
      • American Playhouse
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,044,892
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $317,996
      • Nov 6, 1983
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,044,892
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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