Survivor
“Back from space... A World Destroyed... Writing history...in blood.”
Synopsis
An astronaut, known only as The Survivor, returns from space only to find Earth a desolate, post-nuclear wasteland. Spending the next ten years searching for others, he finds rumors and signs of a hidden underground city. He finds a woman who claims to know where the city is, but she is kidnapped before she can tell him. Desperate to locate this hidden remnant of humanity, he begins his pursuit of her captors.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Shackleton
- Screenplay & Story
- Bima Stagg
- Original Title
- Survivor
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Shackleton
Bima Stagg, Martin Wragge
Fred Tammes
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Shackleton
Director
Bima Stagg
Screenplay
Fred Tammes
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Frequently Asked Questions About Survivor
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What is Survivor about?
An astronaut, known only as The Survivor, returns from space only to find Earth a desolate, post-nuclear wasteland. Spending the next ten years searching for others, he finds rumors and signs of a hidden underground city. He finds a woman who claims to know where the city is, but she is kidnapped before she can tell him. Desperate to locate this hidden remnant of humanity, he begins his pursuit of her captors.
Who directed Survivor?
Survivor was directed by Michael Shackleton.
Who stars in Survivor?
The principal cast of Survivor includes Richard Moll, Sue Kiel, Richard Haines, Christopher Mayer, John Carson.
When was Survivor released and how long is it?
Survivor was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.