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NC-171h 57m1985Mick Jackson
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"The closest you'll ever want to come to nuclear war."

Documentary style account of a nuclear holocaust and its effect on the working class city of Sheffield, England; and the eventual long run effects of nuclear war on civilization.

WarDramaScience Fiction
Great BritainNorthern EnglandDespairYorkshireNuclear HolocaustDisasterNuclear FalloutRadiation SicknessDisturbedAggressive

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Frequently asked questions

What is Threads (1985) about?

Documentary style account of a nuclear holocaust and its effect on the working class city of Sheffield, England; and the eventual long run effects of nuclear war on civilization.

Who stars in Threads?

Threads stars Karen Meagher (Ruth Beckett), Reece Dinsdale (Jimmy Kemp), David Brierly (Mr. Kemp), Rita May (Mrs. Kemp), Nicholas Lane (Michael Kemp). The film was directed by Mick Jackson.

How long is Threads?

Threads has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated NC-17.

Where can I watch Threads?

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