Nightfall(1988)
Synopsis
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."
Directed by Paul Mayersberg
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David Birney
Aton
Sarah Douglas
Roa
Alexis Kanner
Sor
Andra Millian
Ana
Starr Andreeff
Bet
Charley Hayward
Kin
Jonathan Emerson
Architect
Susie Lindeman
Boffin
Russell Wiggins
Zol
Larry Hankin
Desert King
Ronald R. Burns
Aton's Man
Bernard J. Garsen
Aton's Man
Dan Wells
Architect's Assistant
Bradley Reid
Trader
Stephen D. Nathenson
City Dweller
James Barry Blakely
Narrator (voice)
Lee Michael Walczuk
Nomad Dancer
Attila Bokor
Nomad Dancer
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Nightfall is available to stream on Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Nightfall come out?+
Nightfall was released in 1988.
How long is Nightfall?+
Nightfall runs for 83 minutes (1 hour and 23 minutes).
Who directed Nightfall?+
Nightfall was directed by Paul Mayersberg.
Who stars in Nightfall?+
Nightfall stars David Birney, Sarah Douglas, Alexis Kanner, Andra Millian and Starr Andreeff.
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