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Threads

  • TV Movie
  • 19841984
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
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Threads (1984)
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DramaSci-FiThriller
The effects of a nuclear holocaust on the working class city of Sheffield, England and the eventual long-term effects of nuclear war on civilization.The effects of a nuclear holocaust on the working class city of Sheffield, England and the eventual long-term effects of nuclear war on civilization.The effects of a nuclear holocaust on the working class city of Sheffield, England and the eventual long-term effects of nuclear war on civilization.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
15K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,588
25
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Mick Jackson
    • Writer
      • Barry Hines(by)
    • Stars
      • Karen Meagher
      • Reece Dinsdale
      • David Brierly
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Mick Jackson
    • Writer
      • Barry Hines(by)
    • Stars
      • Karen Meagher
      • Reece Dinsdale
      • David Brierly
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 311User reviews
    • 66Critic reviews
    • 92Metascore
    • Won 4 BAFTA Awards
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations total

    Videos1

    Threads
    Trailer 1:19
    Threads

    Photos41

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    Jane Hazlegrove in Threads (1984)
    Karen Meagher in Threads (1984)
    Karen Meagher in Threads (1984)

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    Karen Meagher
    • Ruth Beckett
    Reece Dinsdale
    Reece Dinsdale
    • Jimmy Kemp
    David Brierly
    David Brierly
    • Mr. Kemp
    • (as David Brierley)
    Rita May
    Rita May
    • Mrs. Kemp
    Nicholas Lane
    • Michael Kemp
    Jane Hazlegrove
    Jane Hazlegrove
    • Alison Kemp
    Henry Moxon
    • Mr. Beckett
    June Broughton
    • Mrs. Beckett
    Sylvia Stoker
    • Granny Beckett
    Harry Beety
    Harry Beety
    • Mr. Sutton
    Ruth Holden
    Ruth Holden
    • Mrs. Sutton
    Ashley Barker
    Ashley Barker
    • Bob
    Michael O'Hagan
    • Chief Supt. Hirst
    Phil Rose
    • Medical Officer
    Steve Halliwell
    • Information Officer
    Brian Grellis
    • Accommodation Officer
    Peter Faulkner
    • Transport Officer
    Anthony Collin
    • Food Officer
    • Director
      • Mick Jackson
    • Writer
      • Barry Hines(by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the aftermath of the nuclear blast, footage of a cat supposedly "suffocating" outside in the extreme heat is shown. This is actually footage of a cat enjoying a hefty dose of catnip, then they just reversed the film to give the impression of the cat suffocating (the way the cat is rolling on the ground is the giveaway).
    • Goofs
      Despite having been born and grown up in the primitive post-war "society", Ruth's daughter Jane has a tooth filling.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Narrator: In an urban society, everything connects. Each person's needs are fed by the skills of many others. Our lives are woven together in a fabric. But the connections that make society strong also make it vulnerable.

    • Alternate versions
      The original broadcast had some accompanying music for the introduction, with the narration over the spider's web. This music has been removed from all releases except the 2018 Special Edition DVD and Blu-Ray. In all cases before 2018, the music is replaced by the sound of birds.
    • Connections
      Featured in Screenwipe: Episode #1.3 (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Alpine Symphony
      (uncredited)

      Written by Richard Strauss

      [Opening bars of music for spider web and title']

    User reviews311

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    Top review
    10/10
    Simply the most devastating film I've ever seen
    Words can't describe how this movie affected me in 1985, but I'll try. I happened upon a presentation of "Threads" when I was about 11 years old. As a Navy family, we were stationed in Washington D.C. After viewing it, I was frightened to the point of vomiting. I had nightmares for weeks. The world was a very unstable place at the time with a Soviet government that seemed to change monthly.

    The cast does an admirable job here. Dialog is kept to a damaging minimum. There is no soundtrack other than screams of misery and explosions. Very effective. While you can't compare a TV production, there is effective use of stock footage. The interspersed scientific facts regarding the aftermath punctuate the film brilliantly.

    While other films about the same topic, like "The Day After" and Testament", were reasonably effective in their messages, I think they failed where "Threads" succeeded. In the aforementioned films, there's a glimmer of hope. In "Threads" there is no hope, only death, misery and dread.

    I believe I saw "Threads" before the TV broadcast of "The Day After" because my reaction was one of slight indifference. After seeing Mick Jackson's and Barry Hines' work, "The Day After" is like a day at Disneyland. No film portrays the world on the brink and over the edge as effectively. Highly recommended.
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    • huladog55
    • Nov 7, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 1984 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Australia
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Нити
    • Filming locations
      • The Nottingham House Pub, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Nine Network Australia
      • Western-World Television Inc.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • £400,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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