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Testament Featurette -Testament at 20.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ส.ค. 2024
- Testament (1983 film)
Testament is a 1983 drama film based on a three page story titled, "The Last Testament" by Carol Amen (1934-1987), directed by Lynne Littman and written by John Sacret Young. The film tells the story of how one small suburban town near the San Francisco Bay Area slowly falls apart after a nuclear war destroys outside civilization.
Originally produced for the PBS series American Playhouse, it was given a theatrical release instead by Paramount Pictures (although PBS did subsequently air it a year later). The cast includes Jane Alexander, William Devane, Leon Ames, Lukas Haas, Roxana Zal and, in small roles shortly before a rise in their stardom, Kevin Costner and Rebecca De Mornay. Alexander was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance.
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One of the BEST films I've seen. Phenomenal cast. I'll NEVER forget it. Two words...JANE ALEXANDER!
This film is one of the greatest statements again (nuclear) war. No flashy action scenes or special effects. Just the life of an ordinary family shattered by an event they did not even see. Haunting, depressing and beautiful.
I was born in 1970 so the people in this film, the time it took place in are very familiar to me.
As said by many others, this gem makes Day after tomorrow look like a second rate action flick. Only 'threads' is on it's level but that has a more documentary feel to it
I really dig the documentary-esque style of Threads.
Of all dramas I have seen. This one is my favorite. I have never shed so many tears and still do. This film is so awesome
This was one of the few movies I literally had to turn off because I was too emotional, Lukas reminded me too much of my son and I was shaking. I went back and watch the remainder weeks later and glad I did.
Yes, I think one needs to have kids to fully understand what this would mean.
I watched Testament a couple of months before Coronavirus and have often thought of it since.
Crying just watching this doc...Tough but wonderful film...Why Littman didn't direct more films is so sad but wow, to have made this is something special and good.
I never understood why this film isn't as well known as the other nuclear war dramas from the 80s....I wish it had a blu ray release so more people could see and appreciate it
Would love a Blu Ray of this one of the most depressing but great movies ever.
Great minidoc. I revisit it every so often. I think it's neat how near the end the writer talks about how he would have written it very differently (and perhaps not been capable of writing it at all) if he hadn't had children then, because it's also true for us -- the viewer could say the same thing. I mean, the way I reacted to this movie when I first saw it as a teenager in '83 -- as much as it destroyed me -- was very different than how I reacted seeing it again decades later having children of my own. It becomes even more devastating, on a deeper level, than it could have possibly evoked before I had children. Obviously, one doesn't need to have children to be demolished by this incredible film, but if you DO have kids in your life, you know what I mean. I've only seen it three times in my life and I may never see it again, because it's not a comfortable experience. It's important, and worthy, and everyone needs some kind of cathartic, evocative shake-up in a safe way (movies, books, etc.) at times... but this one takes a heavier toll on parents, and I don't 'enjoy' it the way I 'enjoy' watching other nuclear-related films.
I saw this when I was 14. It was a good but sad movie, never watched it again. Don't think I ever will, it's just too sad.
Saddest movie i have ever seen.
Amazing. Thank you actors.
Thanks for uploading this. Really good film.
Fun fact: The film was originally shot as a made-for-TV movie. Paramount executives were so impressed with it that they released it in theaters as a feature. The cast sued the producers for higher pay, claiming they were paid television salaries and not feature film salaries. The case was settled out of court.
This was a great movie ... so sad ... they were not affected by the immediate effects of the bomb, but it was heartbreaking seeing the mother burying her kids!
I wonder how many people built a fallout shelter after seeing this movie.
This film is more powerful than The Day After.
monkmartin For sure!
100%
I disagree. They are apples and kumquats. TESTAMENT was a brilliantly done, way above average piece, but, this film was done on a shoestring budget. THE DAY AFTER, had a MONSTER budget, acted by people who received huge salaries. You have to compare apples to apples.
@@dr.h.e.sawyerjr.9984 I have to compare QUALITY to QUALITY. Testament knocked me on my ass in a way few films have, and I was in a depressed daze for days.
It's an absolute masterpiece. The Day After is an above average TV Movie.
@@collectibleasmr Have you seen Threads? Testament is powerful but Threads is absolutely relentless in its utter hopelessness, which is implied to last for generations.
This film is beautiful and devastating. It's efficient but speaks volumes. I found an incredible amount of nostalgia in all of the little details of life in 1983. While I appreciate the storytelling and the independent spirit of the production, it does, in fact, depict my worst nightmare as a parent.
Wow, thanks for uploading this. I remember this movie came on tv when I was a kid and it terrified me. I recently re watched it, and it broke my heart. So much talent in all the actors. Especially interesting to hear the kids remembering their experiences with the movie. I'd wondered if little Lukas was aware of what nuclear war meant at the time of filming - sounds like he was very much aware. And Roxanna and Ross talking about the scenes that meant the most to them was fascinating.
I still keep extra peanut butter in my pantry ❤️
This featurette is now nearing its own 20 year anniversary (well, 18 now?). GOD, slow it down, Time!!!! Going by too faaaaast!!!
This movie didn’t focus on the explosions itself or why it happened but the aftermath of it and how it slowly killed people from the fall out. Very sad and tragic yet very moving film. Jane Alexander got a well deserved Oscar nomination and it’s Lucas Haas first film but most people saw him first in Witness with Harrison Ford. And of course a unknown actor at the time a very young Kevin Costner.
...and a very young Rebecca De Mornay...
Depressing but fantastic.
A million thanks for posting this!
Holy crap been looking for this for years! Thank you so much!!!
The movie leaves a clue that it was an accidental nuclear war a la Fail Safe.
"Fail Safe" is a good watch.
I remember seeing this film, I was young. 3 yr old. Lol scary. Now look what's going on.
I would love the score on a vinyl. Horner did a stunning job!!!
I never understood why townspeople never bothered to leave the radioactive town. (Except for two characters).
And go.....where? Just to delay the inevitable. Surrounded by strangers?
@@spikespa5208 Also it looked like gas/petrol would have been an issue, so doubtful they could have gone far.
Thank you for this post. A film that was so impactful, so real. Especially knowing what happened in Japan with 2 nuclear bombs killing many, many people/families and for generations to come. The Japanese lived this in their real lives.
More stories need to be told about what will happen when governments do the unthinkable.
This film gives just a peek of what would happen to people/families and has happened outside of the U.S.
We all need to think about this and think hard about what would happen if governments go down this losing path for all of humanity.
Very Powerful film. Even more applicable today, as the threat of Nuclear War has never been so relevant. My Company just released use of Nuclear Radiation drugs, SAIC knows better than most. However, Nuclear War is not survivable, regardless of preparation nor complacency, simply put.. you die.. That is what this film conveys..
Pretty good film for it to be a small budget film.
Jane Alexander appears in another sci fi apocalyptic film Terminator: Salvation
the doomsday clock is minus 2 minutes in 2018 - tying with 1953 being for most dangerous time in human history. selfishness self- centeredness that we think is the root of our troubles!
root of troubles and progress.
Compelling/Interesting movie definitely. But the cast should talk less ….as usually.