The Day After

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The Day After ★★★ 1983

Powerful drama graphically depicts the nuclear bombing of a midwestern city and its aftereffects on the survivors. Made for TV, and very controversial when first shown, gathering huge ratings and vast media coverage. 122m/C VHS, DVD . Jason Robards Jr., JoBeth Williams, John Lithgow, Steve Guttenberg, John Cullum; D: Nicholas Meyer. TV

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