Massive Retaliation
“Who Will Live? What Will They Do To Survive?”
Synopsis
Three families that are best friends head to their secret retreat when WW3 seems to be nearing. The adults arrive at the retreat and must endure the stress to come while the children are separated from the adults and have their own troubles along the way.
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Massive Retaliation (1984) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-27
Top Cast
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Tom Bower
Kirk Fredericks
Karlene Crockett
Marianne Briscoe
Peter Donat
Lee Briscoe
Marilyn Hassett
Lois Fredericks
Susan O'Connell
Jackie Tolliver
Michael Pritchard
Harry Tolliver
Jason Gedrick
Eric Briscoe
Bobcat Goldthwait
Ernie Rust
Mimi Fariña
Susie Barker
Johnny Weissmuller Jr.
Virgil Griffin
Christopher Burton
Carl Fredericks
Molly Cohen
Meghan Fredericks
Doug Santana
Peter Fredericks
Alex Drude
Harry Tolliver Jr.
Lisa Soloway
Kimberley Briscoe
Bill Reddick
Jim Patton
Linette Lum
Jennie Chang
Alverta Harty
MCR Operator
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas A. Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Beban, Larry Wittnebert
- Original Score
- Harn Soper, Paul Potyen
- Original Title
- Massive Retaliation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas A. Cohen
Richard Beban, Larry Wittnebert
Harn Soper, Paul Potyen
Richard Lerner
B.J. Sears
Thomas A. Cohen, Steve Michelson
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas A. Cohen
Director
Richard Beban
Screenplay
Thomas A. Cohen
Producer
Larry Wittnebert
Screenplay
Richard Lerner
Director of Photography
B.J. Sears
Editor
Harn Soper
Original Music Composer
Paul Potyen
Original Music Composer
Rocky Capella
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Massive Retaliation
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What is Massive Retaliation about?
Three families that are best friends head to their secret retreat when WW3 seems to be nearing. The adults arrive at the retreat and must endure the stress to come while the children are separated from the adults and have their own troubles along the way.
Who directed Massive Retaliation?
Massive Retaliation was directed by Thomas A. Cohen.
Who stars in Massive Retaliation?
The principal cast of Massive Retaliation includes Tom Bower, Karlene Crockett, Peter Donat, Marilyn Hassett, Susan O'Connell.
When was Massive Retaliation released and how long is it?
Massive Retaliation was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Massive Retaliation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Massive Retaliation was composed by Harn Soper, Paul Potyen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Massive Retaliation?
Massive Retaliation holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).