Nightbreaker
"How Close Can You Get To Hell?"
Originally released in 1989. Nightbreaker is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Peter Markle.
Starring Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, and Lea Thompson
Synopsis
Dr. Alexander Brown arrives in Las Vegas, awarded for his recent medical invention. An ex-G.I. tells Brown he was a test subject during the 1950's, exposed to atomic bomb radiation in the Nevada desert-- will Brown help the man uncover the truth? In 1950's Nevada, Brown is a young psychiatrist and a guest of the U.S. Army, where soldiers were routinely exposed to excessive radiation. The young Brown and a colleague interview soldiers, who show their ignorance and insouciance in the face of this danger. The movie intercuts scenes between the young Alexander Brown and older Alexander Brown, some thirty years after the nuclear tests. Will the decorated psychiatrist finally speak out on the atrocity he witnessed?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Martin Sheen
as Dr. Alexander Brown - Present
Emilio Estevez
as Dr. Alexander Brown - Past
Lea Thompson
as Sally Matthews
Melinda Dillon
as Paula Brown
Joe Pantoliano
as Sgt. Jack Russell
Paul Eiding
as Dr. Roscoe Cummings
Geoffrey Blake
as Python
James Marshall
as Barney Immerman
Ricky Dean Logan
as Private Roberto
Nicholas Pryor
as Colonel William Devereaux
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nightbreaker about?
Dr. Alexander Brown arrives in Las Vegas, awarded for his recent medical invention. An ex-G.I. tells Brown he was a test subject during the 1950's, exposed to atomic bomb radiation in the Nevada de...
Who directed Nightbreaker?
Nightbreaker was directed by Peter Markle.
How long is Nightbreaker?
Nightbreaker has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Nightbreaker released?
Nightbreaker was released on March 8, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nightbreaker?
The main cast of Nightbreaker includes Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Lea Thompson, Melinda Dillon, Joe Pantoliano.