Nightfall
“"The Greatest Science-Fiction Story of All Time."”
Synopsis
The people of the planet Aeon, blessed with six 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 first 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."
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 25, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gwyneth Gibby
- Screenplay & Story
- Gwyneth Gibby, John William Corrington, Michael B. Druxman
- Original Score
- Brad Segal, Nic. tenBroek
- Original Title
- Nightfall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Magic Plastic Films, Concorde Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gwyneth Gibby
Gwyneth Gibby, John William Corrington, Michael B. Druxman, Isaac Asimov
Brad Segal, Nic. tenBroek
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Gwyneth Gibby
Director
Roger Corman
Producer
Brad Segal
Original Music Composer
Nic. tenBroek
Original Music Composer
Gwyneth Gibby
Screenplay
John William Corrington
Screenplay
Michael B. Druxman
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightfall
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What is Nightfall about?
The people of the planet Aeon, blessed with six 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 first 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."
Who directed Nightfall?
Nightfall was directed by Gwyneth Gibby.
Who stars in Nightfall?
The principal cast of Nightfall includes Jennifer Burns, David Carradine, Joseph Hodge, Winsome Brown, Ashish Vidhyarthi.
When was Nightfall released and how long is it?
Nightfall was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Nightfall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightfall was composed by Brad Segal, Nic. tenBroek.