

Shelf Life
“The Most Fun A Guy and Two Girls Can Have In A Bomb Shelter”
Synopsis
Trapped in a bomb-shelter for thirty years, three adult children act out scenes from television shows in an imitation of 1960's life.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-01
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bartel
- Screenplay & Story
- O-Lan Jones, Andrea Stein, Jim Turner
- Original Score
- Andy Paley
- Original Title
- Shelf Life
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Northern Arts Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bartel
O-Lan Jones, Andrea Stein, Jim Turner
Andy Paley
Philip Holahan
Judd H. Maslansky
Anne Kimmel, Bradley Laven
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Kimmel
Producer
Bradley Laven
Producer
Andy Paley
Original Music Composer
Dean Tavoularis
Production Design
Paul Bartel
Director
Philip Holahan
Director of Photography
Judd H. Maslansky
Editor
O-Lan Jones
Writer
Andrea Stein
Writer
Jim Turner
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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BD Release: 1991-1995
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 1991-1995
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shelf Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shelf Life about?
Trapped in a bomb-shelter for thirty years, three adult children act out scenes from television shows in an imitation of 1960's life.
Who directed Shelf Life?
Shelf Life was directed by Paul Bartel.
Who stars in Shelf Life?
The principal cast of Shelf Life includes O-Lan Jones, Andrea Stein, Jim Turner, Paul Bartel, Justin Houchin.
When was Shelf Life released and how long is it?
Shelf Life was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Shelf Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shelf Life was composed by Andy Paley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shelf Life?
Shelf Life holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
