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  • TV Movie
  • 1984
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
29K
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Michael Beecroft in Threads (1984)
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DocudramaDystopian Sci-FiPolitical DramaPolitical ThrillerPsychological DramaPsychological ThrillerTragedyDramaSci-FiThriller

The effects of a nuclear holocaust on the working class city of Sheffield, England and the eventual long-term effects of nuclear war on civilization.The effects of a nuclear holocaust on the working class city of Sheffield, England and the eventual long-term effects of nuclear war on civilization.The effects of a nuclear holocaust on the working class city of Sheffield, England and the eventual long-term effects of nuclear war on civilization.

  • Director
    • Mick Jackson
  • Writer
    • Barry Hines
  • Stars
    • Karen Meagher
    • Reece Dinsdale
    • David Brierly
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    29K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,910
    143
    • Director
      • Mick Jackson
    • Writer
      • Barry Hines
    • Stars
      • Karen Meagher
      • Reece Dinsdale
      • David Brierly
    • 419User reviews
    • 85Critic reviews
    • 92Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 4 BAFTA Awards
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Top Cast58

    Karen Meagher
    Karen Meagher
    • Ruth Beckett
    Reece Dinsdale
    Reece Dinsdale
    • Jimmy Kemp
    David Brierly
    David Brierly
    • Mr. Kemp
    • (as David Brierley)
    Rita May
    Rita May
    • Mrs. Kemp
    Nicholas Lane
    • Michael Kemp
    Jane Hazlegrove
    Jane Hazlegrove
    • Alison Kemp
    Henry Moxon
    • Mr. Beckett
    June Broughton
    • Mrs. Beckett
    Sylvia Stoker
    • Granny Beckett
    Harry Beety
    Harry Beety
    • Mr. Sutton
    Ruth Holden
    Ruth Holden
    • Mrs. Sutton
    Ashley Barker
    Ashley Barker
    • Bob
    Michael O'Hagan
    • Chief Supt. Hirst
    Phil Rose
    Phil Rose
    • Medical Officer
    Steve Halliwell
    • Information Officer
    Brian Grellis
    • Accommodation Officer
    Peter Faulkner
    • Transport Officer
    Anthony Collin
    • Food Officer
    • Director
      • Mick Jackson
    • Writer
      • Barry Hines
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    Reviewers say 'Threads' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In the aftermath of the nuclear blast, footage of a cat supposedly "suffocating" outside in the extreme heat is shown. This is actually footage of a cat enjoying a hefty dose of catnip, then they just reversed the film to give the impression of the cat suffocating (the way the cat is rolling on the ground is the giveaway).
    • Goofs
      Toward the end of the film, when Ruth falls over while she and her daughter are working the fields, you can hear the director say "Look up nice and slow" to the actors. It's even included in the current closed captioning, with the speaker attributed as "Man."
    • Quotes
      • [first lines]
      • Narrator: In an urban society, everything connects. Each person's needs are fed by the skills of many others. Our lives are woven together in a fabric. But the connections that make society strong also make it vulnerable.
    • Alternate versions
      In the original broadcast version, the narration which opens the film is accompanied by a recording of Richard Strauss's "Alpine Symphony"; due to rights issues, the music was removed from most later home video releases. It was restored for Severin's Blu-ray release, as well as the UK Blu-ray release from Simply Media.
    • Connections
      Featured in Secret Society: In Time of Crisis (1987)
    • Soundtracks
      Johnny B. Goode
      (uncredited)
      Written and Performed by Chuck Berry

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 23, 1984 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tag Null
    • Filming locations
      • Nottingham House Pub, 164 Whitham Road, Broomhill, Sheffield, S10 2SR, Yorkshire, England, UK(Jimmy's local pub)
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Nine Network Australia
      • Western-World Television Inc.
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • £400,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 52m(112 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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