Nightfall

Name: Nightfall
Genre: Science Fiction
Released: 1988-04-15
Duration: 1 h 23 min
Cast: David Birney, Sarah Douglas, Alexis Kanner, Andra Millian, Starr Andreeff

1988·Movie·PG-13·83 min·★ 4.1(22)

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The people of the planet Aeon, blessed with three suns, have never experienced night. When an archeological excavation uncovers evidence of an ancient catastrophe, all signs point towards the impending darkness of the very Nightfall. Panic erupts as the suns slowly disappear one by one. Science struggles against superstition as the people race to comprehend the approaching Nightfall... the end of the world as they know it. Based on Isaac Asimov's classic story "Nightfall" voted "The Greatest Science-Fiction Story of All Time."

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About Nightfall

Nightfall is a 1988 English-language science fiction film directed by Paul Mayersberg. The cast is led by David Birney, Sarah Douglas, Alexis Kanner. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Nightfall was produced by New Horizons and made in United States of America. It was released on April 15, 1988, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director: Paul Mayersberg
Writers: Paul Mayersberg
Release date: April 15, 1988
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: New Horizons

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Nightfall cast & crew

Nightfall was directed by Paul Mayersberg and written by Paul Mayersberg.

The cast features David Birney as Aton, Sarah Douglas as Roa, Alexis Kanner as Sor, Andra Millian as Ana, Starr Andreeff as Bet, and Charley Hayward as Kin.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Frank Serafine, cinematography is by Dariusz Wolski, and it was produced by Julie Corman.

Is Nightfall worth watching?

At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy science fiction, Nightfall is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Nightfall

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