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Thayer Roberts
★ Acting

Thayer Roberts

· Active 1947–1962

Thayer Roberts appears in This Is Not a Test (1962), a film that captures the anxiety of the Cold War era through its portrayal of a nuclear crisis. His role contributes to the film's exploration of societal panic and individual responses to impending doom. The film's blend of drama and dark humor reflects the unique tone of 1960s exploitation cinema, making Roberts' performance a notable part of this cult classic's narrative. Through his work, Roberts adds a layer of depth to the film's commentary on fear and survival.

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This Is Not a Test

This Is Not a Test

1962 ★ 5.5
as Jacob Elliot Saunders

Late one night on a rural road in the western US, a policeman sets up a roadblock and begins stopping all traffic. When several cars and a big truck have stopped, he tells everyone why: a nuclear attack on the US appears to be underway, and since they have the truck there, their best chance at survival is to use it as a bomb shelter. Time is short and tensions in the small group quickly rise.

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Filmography

13 credits
1960s 1 credit
1962
This Is Not a Test as Jacob Elliot Saunders
Movie ★ 5.7
1950s 8 credits
1957
Burden Of Truth as Hiram Pearson
Movie
1957
Movie ★ 9.0
1955
Lady Godiva of Coventry as William, Duke of Normandy
Movie ★ 5.5
1954
King Richard and the Crusaders as Officer of the Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1954
The Silver Chalice as Civic Guard (uncredited)
Movie ★ 4.5
1954
Dial M for Murder as Detective (uncredited)
Movie ★ 8.0
1952
Movie ★ 6.0
1951
Sky High as Maj. Catastrophe
Movie ★ 5.5
1940s 4 credits
1948
Movie ★ 6.0
1947
The Chinese Ring as Captain James J. Kelso
Movie ★ 5.1
1947
A Double Life as Actor in "Othello"
Movie ★ 6.4
1947
Movie ★ 8.0