Testament (1983)
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- PG
- 1h 30min
- Drama, Sci-Fi
- 05 Jan 1984 (Argentina)
- Movie
The life of a suburban American family is scarred after a nuclear attack.
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Writers:
Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 5 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jane Alexander | ... |
Carol Wetherly
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| William Devane | ... |
Tom Wetherly
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| Rossie Harris | ... |
Brad Wetherly
(as Ross Harris)
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| Roxana Zal | ... |
Mary Liz Wetherly
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| Lukas Haas | ... |
Scottie Wetherly
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| Philip Anglim | ... |
Hollis
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| Lilia Skala | ... |
Fania
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| Leon Ames | ... |
Henry Abhart
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| Lurene Tuttle | ... |
Rosemary Abhart
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| Rebecca De Mornay | ... |
Cathy Pitkin
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| Kevin Costner | ... |
Phil Pitkin
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| Mako | ... |
Mike
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Mico Olmos | ... |
Larry
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Gerry Murillo | ... |
Hiroshi
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| J. Brennan Smith | ... |
Billdocker
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| Lesley Woods | ... |
Lady Mayor
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| Wayne Heffley | ... |
Police Chief
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| William G. Schilling | ... |
Pharmacist
(as William Schilling)
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David Nichols | ... |
Worried Man
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Gary Bayer | ... |
Angry Man
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Martin Rudy | ... |
Dr. Jenson
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Jamie Abbott | ... |
Boy Mayor
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Rocky Krakoff | ... |
Pied Piper
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Rachel Gudmundson | ... |
Nancy
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Keri Houlihan | ... |
Lisa
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Pauline Lomas | ... |
Woman
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| Jesse Wayne | ... |
Man in Line
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| Clete Roberts | ... |
Newscaster
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| Jane Fonda | ... |
Self (archiveFootage) (voice)
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Kelly | ... |
Woman in Line (uncredited)
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Scott C. Miller | ... |
Man in restaurant (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Lynne Littman | ||
Written by
| Carol Amen | ... | (based on the story "The Last Testament" by) |
| John Sacret Young | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Andrea Asimow | ... | associate producer |
| Jonathan Bernstein | ... | producer |
| Lynne Littman | ... | producer |
Music by
| James Horner | ... | (music composed by) |
Cinematography by
| Steven Poster | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Suzanne Pettit | ||
Editorial Department
| Cheryl Bloch | ... | assistant editor |
| Susanne Gervay | ... | negative cutter |
| Lynn Goodhall | ... | apprentice editor (as Lynn Goodhill) |
| Arthur Tostado | ... | color timer (as Art Tostado) |
Casting By
| Margery Simkin | ... | (casting) |
Production Design by
| David Nichols | ||
Art Direction by
| Linda Pearl | ||
Set Decoration by
| Waldemar Kalinowski | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Julie Weiss | ||
Makeup Department
| Marilyn Poucher | ... | hair |
| Tonya Wexler | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Peter Cornberg | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter Bogart | ... | first assistant director |
| Richard Graves | ... | second assistant director |
| William Hassell | ... | first assistant director |
| Ralph S. Singleton | ... | second assistant director (as Ralph Singleton) |
Art Department
| Cindy Carr | ... | assistant props (as Cynthia Carr) |
| Cheryl Cutler | ... | assistant art director |
| George Goode | ... | illustrator |
| Waldemar Kalinowski | ... | construction coordinator |
| Gregory Mabry | ... | swing gang |
| Kevin McDermott | ... | swing gang |
| Robin L. Miller | ... | property master (as Robin Miller) |
| Steve Olson | ... | swing gang |
| Melody Ramirez | ... | swing gang |
| Eric Zimmerman | ... | swing gang |
Sound Department
| Gary Alexander | ... | re-recording |
| Lee Alexander | ... | sound mixer |
| Douglas B. Arnold | ... | boom operator (as Doug Arnold) |
| Don Digirolamo | ... | re-recording |
| Roberta Doheny | ... | sound effects |
| Lars Nelson | ... | sound effects |
| Larry Stensvold | ... | re-recording |
Special Effects by
| Chuck E. Stewart | ... | special effects (as Chuck Stewart) |
Stunts
| Jesse Wayne | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Herb Ault | ... | grip |
| James R. Bagdonas | ... | additional first assistant camera (as James Bagdonas) |
| Ray Boyle | ... | gaffer |
| Martin Conn | ... | consultant: Lightflex |
| Rick Cutler | ... | grip |
| Michael S. Endler | ... | second assistant camera (as Michael Endler) |
| Michael E. Gips | ... | electrician (as Michael Gips) |
| Melinda Sue Gordon | ... | still photographer |
| John Koester | ... | camera operator |
| Michael E. Matteson | ... | key grip (as Michael Matteson) |
| Charles Minsky | ... | additional photography |
| William Moffitt | ... | additional operator |
| Frank Montoya | ... | best boy |
| John Page | ... | best boy |
| Norman Parker | ... | first assistant camera |
| Allen Smith | ... | grip (as Al Smith) |
| Roger Tonry | ... | electrician |
| Joseph A. Unsinn | ... | vtr operator (as Joe Unsinn III) |
Casting Department
| Susie Johnson | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Csilla Márki | ... | costumer: women's (as Csilla Marki) |
| John Sowle | ... | costumer: men's |
Location Management
| Nancy Zearfoss | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Shawn Murphy | ... | music recording engineer |
| William Saracino | ... | music editor |
| Joel Sill | ... | music supervisor |
| Larry Bunker | ... | musician: percussion (uncredited) |
| Harvey Cohen | ... | music copyist (uncredited) |
| Vince De Rosa | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| James Horner | ... | conductor (uncredited) / score producer (uncredited) |
| Sally Stevens | ... | singer (uncredited) |
| Eric Stonerook | ... | copyist (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| C.D. Tiger | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Bill Nuss | ... | driver: camera car |
Additional Crew
| Laura Blumenthal | ... | production assistant |
| Becky Butler | ... | production assistant |
| George Cooper | ... | standin |
| Laurie Gilbert | ... | production assistant |
| John Kaufman | ... | production assistant |
| Pauline Lomas | ... | standin |
| Jay May | ... | production assistant |
| Mark Mentzer | ... | production assistant |
| Maggie Mills | ... | production assistant |
| Lyle Ann Morris | ... | standin (as Lyle Morris) |
| Barbara Myerhoff | ... | project consultant |
| Gladys Nelson | ... | labor representative / teacher |
| Sarah Olson | ... | production assistant |
| Guy Pohlman | ... | production assistant |
| Jenise Rogers | ... | production accountant |
| Cassandra Wilson | ... | production office coordinator |
Thanks
| Stuart Benjamin | ... | special thanks |
| Ben Bennett | ... | special thanks |
| Teresa Carr | ... | special thanks |
| Norman Fleishman | ... | special thanks |
| Robert Goldstein | ... | special thanks (as Robert Goldston) |
| Timothy J. Hayes | ... | special thanks |
| Jean Hill | ... | special thanks |
| Robert Knudson | ... | special thanks (as Buzz Knudsen) |
| Lindsay Law | ... | special thanks |
| Leslie Linder | ... | special thanks |
| Geralyn Miller | ... | special thanks |
| Rita Riggs | ... | special thanks |
| Heather Sheets | ... | special thanks |
| Truman Van Dyke | ... | special thanks |
| Jerry Vernig | ... | special thanks |
| Ron Ward | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures (presents) (a Lynne Littman film)
- Entertainment Events
- American Playhouse (in association with)
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1983) (United States) (theatrical) (as Paramount) (A Gulf+Western Company)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1984) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Nova Film (1984) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1984) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1984) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1984) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1984) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (1984) (United States) (VHS)
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (1984) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Archive Collection (2014) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Warner Home Video (2014) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Paramount Channel (2020) (France) (tv)
- Argentina Video Home (Argentina) (VHS)
- CIC Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- CIC Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Esselte CIC Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Alta Marea Productions (the producers wish to acknowledge this company in the making of this picture)
- Center Theatre Group (the producers wish to acknowledge this company in the making of this picture)
- Children's Television Workshop (CTW) (courtesy of: Sesame Street)
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) (produced with funds from)
- Dan River (the producers wish to acknowledge this company in the making of this picture)
- Entertainment Events (produced with funds from)
- Gary's Men's & Women's Fashions (the producers wish to acknowledge this company in the making of this picture)
- High Noon Transportation (mobile dressing rooms supplied by)
- Hill Production Services (principal photography from)
- J's Fine Art Inc. (sound effects)
- Keylight (location equipment supplied by)
- Klein Bicycles (the producers wish to acknowledge this company in the making of this picture)
- Lightflex America Inc. (Lightflex system)
- Masi Bicycles (the producers wish to acknowledge this company in the making of this picture)
- Movie Magic (opticals)
- Moviecam (principal photography filmed with)
- Pacific Title (titles by)
- Petite Caterers (catering by)
- Public Television Stations (produced with funds from)
- Ray-O-Vac (the producers wish to acknowledge this company in the making of this picture)
- Tavoularis Design (title design)
- The McBride School (special thanks)
- The National Endowment for the Arts (produced with funds from)
- The People of Sierra Madre (special thanks)
- The Workout (courtesy of: Jane Fonda's Workshop)
- Todd-AO Studios (post-production services by)
- Tri-Ex Tower (the producers wish to acknowledge this company in the making of this picture)
- Walt Disney Studios Stage A (score recorded at)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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 Mark Logan |
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| Taglines | It happened in an instant. The televisions went blank, the radios - silent. The cities were gone, the future abandoned. And the only thing they have left to hold onto, is the people they love. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $317,996, 06 Nov 1983 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Kevin Costner has said that he has never forgotten this film and the powerful influence it has had on him. Costner would later star during the 1990s in such post-apocalyptic movies as Waterworld (1995) and The Postman (1997). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Deal of the Century/Richard Pryor Here and Now/Testament/The Dead Zone/The Osterman Weekend (1983). See more » |
| Soundtracks | All My Loving See more » |
| Quotes |
Brad Wetherly:
[after finding Hiroshi abandoned at home]
I'd better take you home with me, Hiroshi... because I don't think your dad is coming back. See more » |