The Day After (1983)
The Day After is a 1983 science fiction movie directed by Nicholas Meyer, with a running time of 2h 7m. It stars Jason Robards, JoBeth Williams and Steve Guttenberg.
In the mid-1980s, the U.S. is poised on the brink of nuclear war. This shadow looms over the residents of a small town in Kansas as they continue their daily lives. Dr. Russell Oakes maintains his busy schedule at the hospital, Denise Dahlberg prepares for her upcoming wedding, and Stephen Klein is deep in his graduate studies. When the unthinkable happens and the bombs come down, the town's residents are thrust into the horrors of nuclear winter.
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What is The Day After about?
In the mid-1980s, the U.S. is poised on the brink of nuclear war. This shadow looms over the residents of a small town in Kansas as they continue their daily lives. Dr. Russell Oakes maintains his busy schedule at the hospital, Denise Dahlberg prepares for her upcoming wedding, and Stephen Klein is deep in his graduate studies. When the unthinkable happens and the bombs come down, the town's residents are thrust into the horrors of nuclear winter.
When was The Day After released?
The Day After was released on 10 December 1983.
How long is The Day After?
The Day After runs 2h 7m.
Who made The Day After?
The Day After was directed by Nicholas Meyer.
Cast
- Jason Robards as Dr. Russell Oakes
- JoBeth Williams as Nurse Nancy Bauer
- Steve Guttenberg as Stephen Klein
- John Cullum as Jim Dahlberg
- John Lithgow as Joe Huxley
- Bibi Besch as Eve Dahlberg
- Lori Lethin as Denise Dahlberg
- Amy Madigan as Alison Ransom
- Jeff East as Bruce Gallatin
- Georgann Johnson as Helen Oakes
- William Allen Young as Airman Billy McCoy
- Calvin Jung as Dr. Sam Hachya
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