Nightbreaker
“How Close Can You Get To Hell?”
Synopsis
Dr. Alexander Brown arrives in Las Vegas, awarded for his recent medical invention. An ex-G.I. tells Brown he was a test subject during the 1950's, exposed to atomic bomb radiation in the Nevada desert-- will Brown help the man uncover the truth? In 1950's Nevada, Brown is a young psychiatrist and a guest of the U.S. Army, where soldiers were routinely exposed to excessive radiation. The young Brown and a colleague interview soldiers, who show their ignorance and insouciance in the face of this danger. The movie intercuts scenes between the young Alexander Brown and older Alexander Brown, some thirty years after the nuclear tests. Will the decorated psychiatrist finally speak out on the atrocity he witnessed?
Top Cast
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Martin Sheen
Dr. Alexander Brown - Present
Emilio Estevez
Dr. Alexander Brown - Past
Lea Thompson
Sally Matthews
Melinda Dillon
Paula Brown
Joe Pantoliano
Sgt. Jack Russell
Paul Eiding
Dr. Roscoe Cummings
Geoffrey Blake
Python
James Marshall
Barney Immerman
Ricky Dean Logan
Private Roberto
Nicholas Pryor
Colonel William Devereaux
Michael Laskin
Dr. Hatch
Tom Bower
Dan Cutter
Alan Toy
Dr. Rosenberg
Frank Beddor
Major Frank Brady
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Markle
- Screenplay & Story
- T.S. Cook
- Original Score
- Peter Bernstein
- Original Title
- Nightbreaker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Markle
T.S. Cook
Peter Bernstein
Stephen E. Rivkin
T.S. Cook, Linda Berman, William R. Greenblatt, Martin Sheen
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Markle
Director
T.S. Cook
Writer
Peter Bernstein
Original Music Composer
William R. Greenblatt
Producer
Stephen E. Rivkin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightbreaker
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What is Nightbreaker about?
Dr. Alexander Brown arrives in Las Vegas, awarded for his recent medical invention. An ex-G.I. tells Brown he was a test subject during the 1950's, exposed to atomic bomb radiation in the Nevada desert-- will Brown help the man uncover the truth? In 1950's Nevada, Brown is a young psychiatrist and a guest of the U.S. Army, where soldiers were routinely exposed to excessive radiation. The young Brown and a colleague interview soldiers, who show their ignorance and insouciance in the face of this danger. The movie intercuts scenes between the young Alexander Brown and older Alexander Brown, some thirty years after the nuclear tests. Will the decorated psychiatrist finally speak out on the atrocity he witnessed?
Who directed Nightbreaker?
Nightbreaker was directed by Peter Markle.
Who stars in Nightbreaker?
The principal cast of Nightbreaker includes Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Lea Thompson, Melinda Dillon, Joe Pantoliano.
When was Nightbreaker released and how long is it?
Nightbreaker was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Nightbreaker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightbreaker was composed by Peter Bernstein.