Threads(1984)
The closest you'll ever want to come to nuclear war.
Synopsis
Documentary style account of a nuclear holocaust and its effect on the working class city of Sheffield, England; and the eventual long run effects of nuclear war on civilization.
Directed by Mick Jackson
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Cast
Karen Meagher
Ruth Beckett
Reece Dinsdale
Jimmy Kemp
David Brierly
Mr. Kemp
Rita May
Mrs. Kemp
Nicholas Lane
Michael Kemp
Jane Hazlegrove
Alison Kemp
Henry Moxon
Mr Beckett
June Broughton
Mrs Beckett
Sylvia Stoker
Granny Beckett
Harry Beety
Clive Sutton
Ruth Holden
Marjorie Sutton
Ashley Barker
Bob
Michael O'Hagan
Chief Supt. Hirst
Phil Rose
Medical Officer
Steve Halliwell
Information Officer
Brian Grellis
Accommodation Officer
Peter Faulkner
Transport Officer
Anthony Collin
Food Officer
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Where can I watch Threads?+
Threads is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Full Moon Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, Cineverse Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom, Fawesome, Filmzie, Cineverse, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Threads come out?+
Threads was released in 1984.
How long is Threads?+
Threads runs for 117 minutes (1 hour and 57 minutes).
Who directed Threads?+
Threads was directed by Mick Jackson.
Who stars in Threads?+
Threads stars Karen Meagher, Reece Dinsdale, David Brierly, Rita May and Nicholas Lane.
Is Threads worth watching?+
Threads holds a 7.6/10 rating from 445 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of war, drama and science fiction.
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