Testament
Overview
The heartbreaking story of one family's attempt to survive in the aftermath of a nuclear war. Disease, starvation, and radiation are just a few things against which they must contend. Academy Award Nominations: Best Actress--Jane Alexander.
Awards:
Main Cast & Crew:
Lynne Littman - Director
Jane Alexander
William Devane
Rossie Harris
Roxana Zal
Lukas Haas
Lilia Skala
Leon Ames
Rebecca De Mornay
Kevin Costner
Details
- Format: DVD (Manufactured on Demand, Mono Sound)
- Run Time: 89
- Color Format: Color
- UPC: 032429343895
- Genre: DRAMA
- Rating: PG (MPAA)
- Release Date: August 2020
Movie Reviews
Synopsis:
In California, the Wetherly family hears a news broadcast about a nuclear explosion on the east coast. Soon after, their small town of Hamlin experiences a communications blackout as the west coast is attacked. The local ham radio operator finds he cannot pick up signals from anywhere east of Iowa. World War III has started. The residents attempt to survive in isolation from the rest of the country, but gradually the radiation fallout takes its toll. Some flee, but the Wetherlys stay and try to cope with the effects of nuclear holocaust.
Notes:
Feature film debut for producer/director Lynne Littman. She previously directed programs for television.
This film was partially funded by the PBS television series "American Playhouse."
An Entertainment Events production.
Color by CFI.
Additional credits: William Hassell (assistant director), Chuck Stewart (special effects), Andrea Asimow (associate producer).
Reviews:
"...Powerfully acted....A simple and resourceful film and one that has been made with unmistakable conviction." - 11/04/1983 New York Times, p.C8
"...TESTAMENT is an exceptionally powerful film....Littman's skill and restraint with this increasingly morbid storyline are exemplary..." - 10/19/1983 Variety
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