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7.0/10
6.3K
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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
7.0/10
6.3K
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- Director
- Writers
- Carol Amen(based on the story "The Last Testament" by)
- John Sacret Young(screenplay)
- Stars
- Director
- Writers
- Carol Amen(based on the story "The Last Testament" by)
- John Sacret Young(screenplay)
- Stars
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 2 wins & 6 nominations total
Rossie Harris
- Brad Wetherly
- (as Ross Harris)
William G. Schilling
- Pharmacist
- (as William Schilling)
- Director
- Writers
- Carol Amen(based on the story "The Last Testament" by)
- John Sacret Young(screenplay)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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- TriviaThe 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.
- SoundtracksAll My Loving
(1963)
By John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Produced by Andrew Dorfman
Performed by Mitch Weissman
Courtesy of Mac Len Music
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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.
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.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,044,892
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $317,996
- Nov 6, 1983
- Gross worldwide
- $2,044,892
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By what name was Viimeinen testamentti (1983) officially released in Canada in English?
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