Testament
Directed by Lynne LittmanW pewnym amerykańskim miasteczku życie toczy się powoli i spokojnie. Mieszkańcy spacerują, mężczyźni koszą trawniki, dzieci grają w klasy na ulicy. Tom Wetherly uwielbia jeździć na rowerze. Pewnego dnia obywatele miasteczka widzą jednak na horyzoncie coś co wygląda jak... grzyb atomowy. Powstaje panika, nie wiadomo, co się dzieje, TV milczy, radio podaje zdawkowe informacje. Tom nie wraca do domu...
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- flavo432 dni temuTestament is one of the most quietly devastating nuclear‑war dramas of the 1980s, a decade that produced several confronting films about the unthinkable. What sets this one apart is its intimate focus: instead of depicting global destruction on a massive scale, it centres on an ordinary suburban family whose life unravels in the aftermath of a nuclear strike. That choice makes the story far more personal, immediate, and emotionally overwhelming. At the height of Cold War tensions, films like Testament brought the consequences of nuclear conflict straight into living rooms, stripping away abstraction and forcing audiences to confront the human cost. The realism is stark, the tone unflinching, and the performances—especially from Jane Alexander—are grounded in heartbreaking authenticity. Because the family could be anyone’s, the film lingers long after it ends. It’s a haunting reminder of how fragile normal life can be and how deeply such events would reshape it.
- Thomas Adkins6 września 2025well done, sad what happens after a nuclear war movie
Testament Trivia
Testament was released on November 4, 1983.
Testament was directed by Lynne Littman.
Testament has a runtime of 90 min.
Testament was produced by Lynne Littman, Jonathan Bernstein.
The key characters in Testament are Carol Wetherly (Jane Alexander), Tom Wetherly (William Devane), Brad Wetherly (Rossie Harris).
Testament is rated PG.
Testament is a Drama, Sci-Fi film.
Testament has an audience rating of 7.5 out of 10.