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."
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David Birney
Aton
Sarah Douglas
Roa
Alexis Kanner
Sor
Andra Millian
Ana
Starr Andreeff
Bet
Charley Hayward
Kin
Jonathan Emerson
Architect
Susie Lindeman
Boffin
Russell Wiggins
Zol
Larry Hankin
Desert King
Ronald R. Burns
Aton's Man
Bernard J. Garsen
Aton's Man
Dan Wells
Architect's Assistant
Bradley Reid
Trader
Stephen D. Nathenson
City Dweller
James Barry Blakely
Narrator (voice)
Lee Michael Walczuk
Nomad Dancer
Attila Bokor
Nomad Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 15, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Mayersberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Mayersberg
- Original Score
- Frank Serafine
- Original Title
- Nightfall
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- New Horizons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Mayersberg
Paul Mayersberg, Isaac Asimov
Frank Serafine
Dariusz Wolski
Brent A. Schoenfeld
Julie Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Mayersberg
Director
Paul Mayersberg
Screenplay
Dariusz Wolski
Director of Photography
Brent A. Schoenfeld
Editor
Julie Corman
Producer
Frank Serafine
Original Music Composer
Craig Hodgetts
Production Design
Stephen M. Chudej
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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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 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."
Who directed Nightfall?
Nightfall was directed by Paul Mayersberg.
Who stars in Nightfall?
The principal cast of Nightfall includes David Birney, Sarah Douglas, Alexis Kanner, Andra Millian, Starr Andreeff.
When was Nightfall released and how long is it?
Nightfall was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Nightfall?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightfall was composed by Frank Serafine.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Nightfall?
Nightfall holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).