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Directed by Mick Jackson
In September 1984, it was aired on the BBC and shocked tens of millions of UK viewers. Four months later, it was broadcast in America on TBS and became the most watched basic cable program in history. After more than three decades, it remains one of the most acclaimed and shattering made-for- television movies of all time. Reece Dinsdale (Coronation Street), David Brierly (Doctor Who) and Karen Meagher (in a stunning debut performance) star in this “graphic and haunting” (People Magazine) docudrama about the effects of a nuclear attack on the working-class city of Sheffield, England as the fabric of society unravels.
This legendarily haunting docudrama depicts the effects of a nuclear attack on the working-class city of Sheffield, England.
Cast: Karen Meagher, Reece Dinsdale, David Brierly
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And now that you've seen it, go read "Nuclear War: A Scenario" by Annie Jacobsen. If you have any hope for humanity's future after reading it, I'll buy some of your optimism bias. It's not a matter of if, but when. Live for the day, friends! It's all we have.
wasted a lot of good story potential going so far into the future after the attack. Brutalist as ever. truly terrifying indeed
Scared me when it first came out, back in the day. The world in ways hasn't changed much since then and it still concerns me. Let's not find out how accurate this would be, eh? It did give those 80's punk bands some good sound bites too.
...and THIS is why you shouldn't have a child out of wedlock young lady!
scariest movie ever made