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Quick Info

Rating

7.7/10

Release1986

Runtime2h 29m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$1,095,380

Production

Faragó Film

Svenska Filminstitutet

Movie

The Sacrifice

1986

2h 29m

7.7

Drama

Synopsis

Alexander, a journalist, philosopher and retired actor, celebrates a birthday with friends and family when it is announced that nuclear war has begun.

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