Nightfall(1988)
Nightfall Synopsis
The people of the planet Aeon, blessed with three suns, have never experienced night. When an archeological excavation uncovers evidence of an ancient catastrophe, all signs point towards the impending darkness of the very Nightfall. Panic erupts as the suns slowly disappear one by one. Science struggles against superstition as the people race to comprehend the approaching Nightfall... the end of the world as they know it. Based on Isaac Asimov's classic story "Nightfall" voted "The Greatest Science-Fiction Story of All Time."
Nightfall (1988) is a science fiction film directed by Paul Mayersberg, released on April 15, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars David Birney, Sarah Douglas, Alexis Kanner and Andra Millian. Viewers rate it 4.1 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Mayersberg
- Writers:
- Paul Mayersberg, Isaac Asimov
- Producers:
- Julie Corman
- Cinematographer:
- Dariusz Wolski
- Composer:
- Frank Serafine
- Production:
- New Horizons
- Status:
- Released
Nightfall Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Birney
as Aton
Sarah Douglas
as Roa
Alexis Kanner
as Sor
Andra Millian
as Ana
Starr Andreeff
as Bet
- Charley Hayward
Charley Hayward
as Kin
- Jonathan Emerson
Jonathan Emerson
as Architect
Susie Lindeman
as Boffin
- Russell Wiggins
Russell Wiggins
as Zol
Larry Hankin
as Desert King
- Ronald R. Burns
Ronald R. Burns
as Aton's Man
- Bernard J. Garsen
Bernard J. Garsen
as Aton's Man
Key crew
Directed by Paul Mayersberg, written by Paul Mayersberg and Isaac Asimov, produced by Julie Corman.
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Nightfall Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.1/10 from 22 ratings.
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Nightfall – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nightfall online?
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Nightfall (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Nightfall?
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The main cast of Nightfall (1988) includes David Birney, Sarah Douglas, Alexis Kanner, Andra Millian and Starr Andreeff. The film was directed by Paul Mayersberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nightfall released?
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Nightfall was released on April 15, 1988 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Nightfall worth watching?
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Nightfall (1988) holds an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.