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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
Member Reviews
One of my favorite movies. This is probably one of the best nuclear war/disaster movie ever made. It's awfully tragic though, people just living their lives oblivious to the drastic actions that their "leaders" will take just to "win" a war. I'm sure in 1984 everyone thought that this was going to happen very soon. Today it remains a fear that many have. This movie is only but a glimpse into the true horror that mankind is capable of.
Watching this film is one heck of an experience. Sit down, and soak it in, because you likely won't watch it a second time. Bleak and horrifying.
Bleak and depressing film. The last horror universe I'd ever want to be in.
Excellent film. I actually enjoyed the slow burn at the beginning and the subtleties of the news radio updates as people began to realize what was happening. Just getting along with their days as if we're invulnerable. There are some people commenting how the film is "dated", but I think that's what makes it cool. 1980s Britain. Nuclear fallout. I loved the docudrama, guerilla style camera work. I felt I was put back in time, living an absolute terrifying alternative historical tragedy. With that said, the story felt pushed too quickly and a little simplified. It would've been nice to have some more character development, but I mean how much more story can we really tell. It's nothing but fallout...
It's a shame this film is so dated. It would have been horrifying, back when it was actually released. It's like the entire film is based on one of those long term government disaster projections, which was very cool. Amazing, though.