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Massive Retaliation (1984) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1984 · 90 mins · English
- Directed by
- Thomas A. Cohen
- Starring
- Peter Donat, Bobcat Goldthwait, Tom Bower, Marilyn Hassett, Jason Gedrick, Mimi Fariña
When the threat of World War III looms, three close‑friend families flee to a hidden retreat. The adults must confront mounting stress and the unknown dangers of the conflict, while the children, cut off from their parents, face their own challenges and must find ways to survive together.
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