Nightfall (1988): Cast
Nightfall is a 1988 sci-fi film directed by Paul Mayersberg, starring Sarah Douglas as Roa, Larry Hankin and Starr Andreeff. It is partly based on Nightfall and Other Stories by Isaac Asimov. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Paul Mayersberg
- Genre
- Sci-Fi
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Horizons
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Nightfall About?
The premise of Nightfall without spoilers, adapted from Nightfall and Other Stories by Isaac Asimov.
The inhabitants of Aeon, a world lit by three suns, have never known darkness. An archaeological dig uncovers records of a past catastrophe that foretells a looming Nightfall, as the suns begin to vanish one by one. Panic spreads, and scientists must battle superstition to understand the approaching darkness that could end their civilization. The story adapts Isaac Asimov’s classic “Nightfall”, voted the greatest science‑fiction story of all time.
Nightfall Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- nightfall
- based on short story
- prophet
- nudity
- astronomer
- apocalypse
- low budget sci fi movie
- bandage over eyes
- blind woman
- underground
- three suns
- temptress
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- sun
- star
- seduction
- ritual
- princess
- outer space
- mystery woman
- holy book
- father in law son in law relationship
- father daughter relationship
- eyes pecked out by birds
- ceremony
- braille
- blindness
- blinding
- eye gouging
- astronomy
- independent film
- female topless nudity
- spirituality
- male female relationship
- female nudity
Nightfall Cast & Characters
Sarah Douglas leads the cast as Roa, with Larry Hankin as Desert King and Starr Andreeff as Bet. Directed by Paul Mayersberg; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paul Mayersberg
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Sarah Douglas as Roa - Larry Hankin as Desert King
- Starr Andreeff as Bet
- David Birney as Aton
Also Starring in Nightfall
· 19 more- Alexis Kanner Sor
- Charley Hayward Kin
- Susie Lindeman Boffin
- Jonathan Emerson Architect
- Bradley Reid Trader
- Dayna Beilenson Nomad Dancer
- Dan Wells Architect's Assistant
- Andra Millian Ana
- Attila Bokor Nomad Dancer
- Russell Wiggins Zol
- Ronald R. Burns Aton's Man
- Bernard J. Garsen Aton's Man
- Stephen D. Nathenson City Dweller
- James Barry Blakely Narrator (voice)
- Lee Michael Walczuk Nomad Dancer
- Charles E. Carpenter Nomad Dancer
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- Beth A. Corell Nomad Dancer
- Derek Penfield Nomad Dancer
- Ilene Cara Zeff Nomad Dancer
More from Paul Mayersberg
More films directed by Paul Mayersberg: The Last Samurai and Captive.
Nightfall Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Η Μέρα της Κρίσης” and “Black Nightfall”.
- Also known as
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- Η Μέρα της Κρίσης
- Black Nightfall
- Planeta Infernal
- Приход ночи
- La mort des trois soleils
- La muerte de los soles
- Nastanie nocy
- Sötétedés
- 日暮
- Сумерки
- Yaklaşan Karanlık
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Nightfall FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Nightfall, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Nightfall?
Nightfall runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Nightfall released?
Nightfall was released on April 15, 1988.
Who directed Nightfall?
Nightfall was directed by Paul Mayersberg.
More films by Paul Mayersberg Who is in the cast of Nightfall?
Nightfall stars Sarah Douglas as Roa, Larry Hankin as Desert King and Starr Andreeff as Bet, among 23 credited actors.
Is Nightfall based on a book?
Yes. Nightfall is partly adapted from Nightfall and Other Stories by Isaac Asimov.
Does Nightfall have a post-credit scene?
No. Nightfall has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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