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The Survivalist

  • 1987
  • R
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
4.2/10
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The Survivalist (1987)
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An atomic bomb falls in Siberia and the USA is blamed. Cold War panic turns to chaos, martial law is declared and the US Constitution suspended. Survivalist John Tillman must save his family... Read allAn atomic bomb falls in Siberia and the USA is blamed. Cold War panic turns to chaos, martial law is declared and the US Constitution suspended. Survivalist John Tillman must save his family from roaming gangs and a corrupt army unit.An atomic bomb falls in Siberia and the USA is blamed. Cold War panic turns to chaos, martial law is declared and the US Constitution suspended. Survivalist John Tillman must save his family from roaming gangs and a corrupt army unit.

  • Director
    • Sig Shore
  • Writer
    • John V. Kraft
  • Stars
    • Steve Railsback
    • Sandra Lea
    • Tara Trimble
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    4.2/10
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    • Director
      • Sig Shore
    • Writer
      • John V. Kraft
    • Stars
      • Steve Railsback
      • Sandra Lea
      • Tara Trimble
    • 5User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Steve Railsback
    Steve Railsback
    • Jack Tillman
    Sandra Lea
    • Sally Tillman
    Tara Trimble
    • Kim Tillman
    Jason Healey
    • Danny Tillman
    Cliff De Young
    Cliff De Young
    • Dr. Vincent Ryan
    Susan Blakely
    Susan Blakely
    • Linda Ryan
    Marjoe Gortner
    Marjoe Gortner
    • Lt. Youngman
    Michael Flynn
    • Co-Pilot
    Richard Dayhuff
    • Col. Walker
    David Wayne
    David Wayne
    • Dub Daniels
    J. Kenneth Campbell
    J. Kenneth Campbell
    • President's Spokesman
    Jeff Olsen
    • Randy
    Joy Curtis
    Joy Curtis
    • Dodie
    • (as Joyce Schuyler)
    Jack North
    • Deputy 'Slim'
    Denis William
    • Deputy 'Grizzly'
    Jim Platt
    • Joe The Cop
    Frank L. Bare II
    • Dancer
    Darl Chryst
    • Girl Hitchhiker
    • Director
      • Sig Shore
    • Writer
      • John V. Kraft
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    9/10

    Classic survivalist movie!

    This movie is great for many reasons and anyone who knows anything about survivalist issues will enjoy it. Most liberals will hate this one for it sure tells it like it is.

    Based loosely on the paperback book series: THE SURVIVALIST. Railsback brings to life the hero and Marjoe Gortner plays the perfect over the top villain as usual.

    There is violence and a brief nude scene with Blakely which really does lift the film for its own reasons.

    If you are a fan of big government or dislike survivalists...stay away from this one.

    If you like holocaust survival movies or like to see what survivalists are really like.. check this one out. I do hope they will put this one out on DVD someday.
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    • Release date
      • October 10, 1987 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jack Tillman: The Survivalist
    • Filming locations
      • Moab, Utah, USA
    • Production companies
      • Precision Films
      • Skouras Pictures
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      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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