CinemaOSMovie · 1983 · 2h 7m · NR
The Day After

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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.

Directed byNicholas Meyer

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 7m
Language
EN
Released
December 10, 1983
Studios
ABC Circle Films

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The Day After Trailer

The Day After Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Jason Robards

Jason Robards

Dr. Russell Oakes

JoBeth Williams

JoBeth Williams

Nurse Nancy Bauer

Steve Guttenberg

Steve Guttenberg

Stephen Klein

John Cullum

John Cullum

Jim Dahlberg

John Lithgow

John Lithgow

Joe Huxley

Bibi Besch

Bibi Besch

Eve Dahlberg

Lori Lethin

Lori Lethin

Denise Dahlberg

Amy Madigan

Amy Madigan

Alison Ransom

Jeff East

Jeff East

Bruce Gallatin

Georgann Johnson

Georgann Johnson

Helen Oakes

Creative team
Directed by
Nicholas Meyer
Nicholas Meyer
Written by
Edward Hume
Edward Hume
Produced by
Robert Papazian

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