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The Day After

1983-12-10 · 127 min · ★ 6.8

Science Fiction · Drama · TV Movie

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.

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Directors
Nicholas Meyer
Production companies
ABC Circle Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jason RobardsJason RobardsDr. Russell Oakes
JoBeth WilliamsJoBeth WilliamsNurse Nancy Bauer
Steve GuttenbergSteve GuttenbergStephen Klein
John CullumJohn CullumJim Dahlberg
John LithgowJohn LithgowJoe Huxley
Bibi BeschBibi BeschEve Dahlberg
Lori LethinLori LethinDenise Dahlberg
Amy MadiganAmy MadiganAlison Ransom
Jeff EastJeff EastBruce Gallatin
Georgann JohnsonGeorgann JohnsonHelen Oakes
William Allen YoungWilliam Allen YoungAirman Billy McCoy
Calvin JungCalvin JungDr. Sam Hachya
Lin McCarthyLin McCarthyDr. Austin
Dennis LipscombDennis LipscombReverend Walker
Clayton DayDennis Hendry
Doug ScottDanny Dahlberg
Ellen AnthonyJoleen Dahlberg
Kyle AletterMarilyn Oakes
Alston AhernCynthia
William AllynProfessor

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