Testament 1983 is a drama film based on the last testament by carol amen, directed by. Testament 1983 film testament is a 1983 drama film based on a three page story titled, the last testament by carol amen 19341987, directed by. Testament 1 hours and 30 minutes movie 1984 nuclear war in the united states is portrayed in a realistic and believable manner. Testament dvd 1983 dvd empire free shipping on dvd. The film tells the story of how one small suburban town near the san francisco bay area slowly falls apart after a nuclear war destroys outside civilization. Threads and the day after, the two postnuclearwar movies that appeared around the same time as testament, both took place entirely within relatively small geographic areas and in neither one did the characters have much information about the. Its an excellent drama, it makes you think youre part of the story. After the nuclear attack, contact with the outside world is pretty. The film tells the story of how one small suburban town near the san francisco bay area slowly falls apart after a nuclear war destroys outside civilization originally produced for the pbs series american playhouse, it. Testament 1983 was one of the few films that came out during the 80s that dealt with the nuclear war scenario seriously. As people begin coping with the devastating aftermath of the attacks many suffer radiation poisoning the wetherly family tries to survive. Unlike the day after and threads, which deal with the catastrophic effect of direct strikes, the town of hamlin suffers no physical damage from the bombs. If youre looking for a feelgood film, this is not it. The life of a suburban american family is scarred after a nuclear attack.
Oct 05, 2012 testament is the dramatic story of the aftermath of a nuclear attack. Testament the 1983 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. One day when the father bill devane is on a business trip, life as we know it was ended when the missiles were launched. Unlike the day after and threads, which deal with the catastrophic effect of direct strikes, the town of. This film was made in 1983 as part of a short spate of madefortv movies about nuclear holocaust. Testament may be the first movie in a long time that will make you cry.
The testament is an intriguing mystery and a different kind of holocaust tale, as well as a thoughtful exploration of the nature of identity. Testament scene1 of 7 uploads nuclear bomb 1983 babyboomergen. Testament scene1 of 7 uploads nuclear bomb 1983 youtube. Testament 1983 movies and films database movie search. Desert sun, number 105, 5 december 1983 testament makes. And seeing it again for the second time, knowing everything that would happen, anticipating each scene before it came, i was affected just as deeply. Testament 1983 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Testament 1983 imdb testament 1983 box office mojo testament 1983 movie online testament 1983.
Testament is the dramatic story of a familys survival in the aftermath of a nuclear. Large database of subtitles for movies, tv series and anime at opensubtitles. Testament 1983 is a drama film based on the last testament by carol amen, directed by lynne littman and written by john sacret young. Testament at 20 is an enjoyable, touching, and informative look back at the film that commences with a touching reunion of the nowgrown wetherly kids and covers virtually every creative and technical aspect of the project, featuring many of the creative principals including a surprising appearance by kevin costner, who has never forgotten the. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Apr 08, 2011 testament soundtrack from 1983, composed by james horner. Testament 1983 is a drama film based on the last testament by carol amen, directed by lynne. Nuclear war in the united states is portrayed in a realistic and believable manner. Visit hdfy to watch this drama full hd movie directed by lynne littman starring jane alexander, william devane, rossie harris, roxana zal online at hdfy for free. But the unthinkable has happened and nothing will ever be the same again.
Testament is the dramatic story of the aftermath of a nuclear attack. United states of america, story by 123movies admin. Testament is a 1983 drama film based on a threepage story titled, the last testament by carol amen 19341987, 2 directed by lynne littman and written by john sacret young. One day when the father bill devane is on a business trip, life as we know it. Suddenly, news breaks that a series of nuclear warheads has been dropped along the eastern. It is a quiet, solemn, beautifully written and skillfully made film.
Testament 1983 imdb testament 1983 box office mojo testament 1983 movie online testament 1983 full d. Testament is a 1983 drama film based on a three page story titled, the last testament by carol amen 19341987. The crew was putting their hearts in testament and they got together 20 years later as family. The kids include a daughter who practices the piano, a son who races his dad up hills on their 10speed bikes and a little boy who guards the treasure in the bottom drawer of his chest. The films were threads 1984, testament, special bulletin 1983 and the day after 1983. The movie begins with one of those typical families right out of tv commercials. The entire movie takes place in a small suburban town outside san francisco. I saw it back when it first came out, and thought then that it was. Released 1983, testament stars jane alexander, william devane, roxana zal, rossie harris the pg movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 29 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic. Testament 1983 full movie watch free online soapgate. Suddenly, news breaks that a series of nuclear warheads has been dropped along the eastern seaboard and, more locally, in california.
I know, i know, i still need to get the cast names in there and ill be eternally tweaking it, so if you have any corrections, feel free to drop me a line. One of four films originally made for television around 1983 that were about nuclear bombs and atomic warfare. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Testament on dvd 097360173949 from paramount pictures. The mother jane alexander is loving, funny and a little harried. The confidence with which the director narrates the story of the protagonist is the driving force that makes testament an interesting movie, even though its. Jane alexander stars as the matriarch of your typical middle class family. The actors should all have been nominated for awards jane alexander was. Testament 1983 film testament is a 1983 drama film based on a three page story titled, the last testament by carol amen 19341987. The story is told through the eyes of a woman who is struggling to take care of her family. Download testament 1983 film to pc or mobile now webdl 1080p.
I first saw this movie when it was in theaters in 1983. A greekenglish lexicon of the new testament and other early christian literature, 3rd edition by walter bauer and frederick william danker jan 15, 2001 4. Testament is a 1983 drama film based on a threepage story titled, the last testament by carol amen 19341987, directed by lynne littman and written by john sacret young. Testament is a 1983 drama film based on a threepage story titled the last testament by carol amen 19341987, directed by lynne littman and written by john sacret young. It is just another day in the small town of hamlin until something disastrous happens. This film was made in 1983 as part of a short spate of madefortv movies. Testament 1983 it is just another day in the small town of hamlin until something disastrous happens. Testament soundtrack from 1983, composed by james horner. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Testament 1983 where to watch it streaming online reelgood. Agree with our rules click upload and receive your links. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of testament. The story is told through the eyes of a woman who is struggling to take care.
May 11, 2018 the entire movie takes place in a small suburban town outside san francisco. Testament didnt generate the national magazine coverage, network tv. By kathy horak annotated pren writer testament makes its point about the horror of nuclear war in a quiet, unrelenting style that distinguishes it from hollywoods recent explosion of abomb films and from the heavily promoted tv movie, the day after. With jane alexander, william devane, rossie harris, roxana zal. A testament is a document that the author has sworn to be true. Finally, the testament script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the 1983 nuclear war movie. Staring leon ames, ross harris, william devane and jane alexander. The short story upon which the film is based the last testament, by carol amen. Testament is a 1983 film, directed by lynne littman and starring jane alexander, about the effects of a nuclear exchange on a small california community. After the nuclear attack, contact with the outside world is pretty much cut off. Wargames 1983 and barefoot gen hadashi no gen 1983 were also released in 1983. Testament 1983 film testament is a 1983 drama film based on a three page story titled, the last testament by carol amen 19341987, directed by lynne littman and written by john sacret young.
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