Testament

"They never had a chance to see their children grow up. To watch each other grow old. To fix up the house, to take that vacation. Because it only took an instant to shatter their dreams."

Jan 5 1984 PG 1h 30m
Drama

It is just another day in the small town of Hamlin until something disastrous happens. Suddenly, news breaks that a series of nuclear warheads has been dropped along the Eastern Seaboard and, more locally, in California. As people begin coping with the devastating aftermath of the attacks — many suffer radiation poisoning — the Wetherly family tries to survive.

Plot

Nuclear war in the United States is portrayed in a realistic and believable manner. The story is told through the eyes of a woman who is struggling to take care of her family. The entire movie takes place in a small suburban town outside San Francisco. After the nuclear attack, contact with the outside world is pretty much cut off.

Written by

Carol Amen, John Sacret Young

Directed by

Lynne Littman

Cast

Jane Alexander, William Devane, Rossie Harris

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount, Entertainment Events, American Playhouse

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 6 nominations total

Trailers
Testament 1983 Trailer | Jane Alexander
Testament (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Featurettes
Testament at 20
Scores
# of Votes
7,837
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
71
Popularity
NA