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1984-09-23 · 117 min · ★ 7.6
Documentary style account of a nuclear holocaust and its effect on the working class city of Sheffield, England; and the eventual long run effects of nuclear war on civilization.
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Production details
- Directors
- Mick Jackson
- Production companies
- Western-World Television Inc., BBC, Nine Network Australia
- Countries
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 420,000
Top Cast
Karen MeagherRuth Beckett
Reece DinsdaleJimmy Kemp
David BrierlyMr. Kemp
Rita MayMrs. Kemp
Nicholas LaneMichael Kemp
Jane HazlegroveAlison Kemp
Michael O'HaganChief Supt. Hirst
Phil RoseMedical Officer
Steve HalliwellInformation Officer
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