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Nomads (1986): Cast & Box Office

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Nomads is a 1986 drama thriller directed by John McTiernan, starring Lesley-Anne Down as Flax, Pierce Brosnan and Mary Woronov. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $2.3 million worldwide.

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Nomads (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
John McTiernan
Genres
Thriller , Drama , Fantasy , Horror
Original language
English
Studio
Cinema 7
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Nomads About?

The premise of Nomads without spoilers.

A terrifying supernatural tale unfolds when, one night in a Los Angeles hospital, Dr. Flax treats a severely injured man who appears deranged. He leans close and whispers strange, unsettling French phrases into her ear, hinting at a dark, otherworldly force that drives the night into horror.

Nomads Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • gang
  • sex scene
  • van
  • nomad
  • nun
  • demon
  • punk
  • supernatural power
  • woman in jeopardy
  • scientist
  • frenchman abroad
  • pubic hair
+38 more
  • male pubic hair
  • male frontal nudity
  • anthropologist
  • male full frontal nudity
  • husband wife relationship
  • los angeles california
  • title spoken by character
  • surprise ending
  • female doctor
  • female ghost
  • soul eater
  • demonic possession
  • demon in human form
  • street punk
  • death of protagonist
  • multiple protagonists
  • female protagonist
  • masked motorcycle rider
  • death shrine
  • inuit
  • surveillance
  • investigation
  • evil spirit
  • punk rocker
  • punk rock
  • punk girl
  • home invasion
  • helpful ghost
  • ancient evil
  • legend
  • mythical creature
  • taunting
  • song during end credits
  • state line
  • biker
  • reliving someone else's memories
  • memory transfer
  • newspaper clip
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Cast & crew

Nomads Cast & Characters

Lesley-Anne Down leads the cast as Flax, with Pierce Brosnan as Pommier and Mary Woronov as Dancing Mary. Directed by John McTiernan; 28 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John McTiernan

More films directed by John McTiernan, best-rated first: Die Hard, Die Hard: With a Vengeance, The Thomas Crown Affair and The Hunt for Red October.

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Box office

Nomads Box Office

Nomads grossed $2.3 million worldwide.

1986 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.3M

US & Canada
$2.3M
Cars

Cars in Nomads

59 cars on screen, including the 1979 Fiat Brava and the 1983 Chevrolet Chevy Van.

All 59 cars
  • 1979 Fiat Brava in Nomads 1979 Fiat Brava Main role
  • 1983 Chevrolet Chevy Van in Nomads 1983 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role
  • 1968 Dodge Dart in Nomads 1968 Dodge Dart Minor role
  • 1973 Ford Mustang in Nomads 1973 Ford Mustang Minor role
Details

Nomads Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “Nomads — yön muukalaiset” and “Nomades: Un cauchemar en plein jour !”.

Also known as
  • Nomads — yön muukalaiset
  • Nomades: Un cauchemar en plein jour !
  • Nomads - Tod aus dem Nichts
  • Nómadas
  • Οι νομάδες του μυστηρίου
  • Кочевники
  • A horda
  • Delírios Mortais
  • 유목민들
  • Kočovníci smrti
  • 游牧者
  • Кочівники
+2 more
  • ノーマッズ
  • Nomades

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FAQ

Nomads FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Nomads, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Nomads?

Nomads runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Nomads released?

Nomads was released on March 7, 1986.

Who directed Nomads?

Nomads was directed by John McTiernan.

More films by John McTiernan

Who is in the cast of Nomads?

Nomads stars Lesley-Anne Down as Flax, Pierce Brosnan as Pommier and Mary Woronov as Dancing Mary, among 28 credited actors.

How much did Nomads make at the box office?

Nomads grossed $2.3 million worldwide.

Does Nomads have a post-credit scene?

No. Nomads has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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