The Day After facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Day After |
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| Genre | Science fiction Postapocalyptic |
| Distributed by | ABC |
| Directed by | Nicholas Meyer |
| Produced by | Stephanie Austin (associate producer) Robert Papazian (producer) |
| Written by | Edward Hume |
| Starring | Jason Robards JoBeth Williams Steve Guttenberg John Cullum John Lithgow Amy Madigan |
| Music by | David Raksin Virgil Thomson |
| Cinematography | Gayne Rescher |
| Editing by | William Paul Dornisch Robert Florio |
| Production company | ABC Circle Films |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Original channel | ABC |
| Release date | November 20, 1983 |
| Running time | 126 minutes |
The Day After is an American television movie. It was first shown on the ABC network on November 20, 1983. More than 100 million people watched the movie when it first aired. This made it one of the most-watched TV movies ever. When it was first shown, it caused a lot of discussion. People talked about what the movie was about and what it showed.
The movie tells a story about a made-up nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union. It follows several ordinary people. It shows what happens to them and the people they meet after a nuclear attack. The attacks happen on two cities: Lawrence, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri.
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About The Day After
The Day After is a science fiction film. It shows what life might be like after a major global conflict. The movie focuses on how regular people deal with a huge disaster. It explores themes of survival and hope.
What the Movie is About
The story begins with rising tensions between the world's superpowers. Soon, a nuclear war breaks out. The movie then shows the immediate aftermath. It focuses on how people in Kansas try to survive. They face many challenges. These include a lack of food, water, and medical help. The film shows how society struggles to keep going. It highlights the dangers of nuclear weapons.
Why the Movie Was Important
When The Day After was released, it had a big impact. It made many people think about the real dangers of nuclear war. The movie was shown during the Cold War. This was a time when the United States and the Soviet Union had many nuclear weapons. People were worried about a real conflict.
The film caused a lot of debate. Some people felt it was too scary. Others believed it was important to show these dangers. Even Ronald Reagan, who was the President of the United States at the time, watched the movie. He wrote that the film was very effective. He said it made him feel sad and worried. Many believe the movie helped encourage talks about reducing nuclear weapons.
Images for kids
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A (fictional) nuclear weapon detonates near Fort Riley, Kansas
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After seeing the film, Ronald Reagan wrote that the film was very effective and left him depressed.
See also
In Spanish: The Day After para niños
