Originally produced by the BBC, Threads is a shattering speculative tale the onset of World War III, and the horrors of the post-apocalyptic society that struggles for survival. The film takes place in the ruins of Sheffield, a British working class town. Despite the fact that the world seems to be falling apart all around them, a young couple (Karen Meagher, Reece Meagher) intend to go ahead with their upcoming wedding. As the date draws near, however, simmering international tensions soon erupt into global thermonuclear ...
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Originally produced by the BBC, Threads is a shattering speculative tale the onset of World War III, and the horrors of the post-apocalyptic society that struggles for survival. The film takes place in the ruins of Sheffield, a British working class town. Despite the fact that the world seems to be falling apart all around them, a young couple (Karen Meagher, Reece Meagher) intend to go ahead with their upcoming wedding. As the date draws near, however, simmering international tensions soon erupt into global thermonuclear war. In the devestation that follows, the apocalyptic erosion of society sends mankind hurtling back hundreds of years into an age where famine, strife, pestilence, and death wash over the land like an unrelenting flood of venomous bile. The central theme of the film seems to be that the adage "Life Goes On" just isn't good enough in a world doomed to a slow death by radiation. Without resorting to shock or sensationalism, this one makes The Day After and Testament look like kids' stuff. Though not picked up by any of the major American networks, Threads was widely distributed in the US through the auspices of cable mogul Ted Turner. Hal Erickson, Rovi
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David Brierly, Reece Dinsdale, Karen Meagher. New. 2018 Run time: 117. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
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David Brierly, Reece Dinsdale, Karen Meagher. New. 2018 Run time: 117. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Delivery Confirmation included for all orders in the US.
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Harry Beety, David Brierly, Reece Dinsdale, Nicholas Lane, Rita May. Very good in very good packaging. Language: English. Run time: 117 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1984. DVD (which plays in the United States) is in box which has minor shelfwear. The movie and all extras play without interruption.
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