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The War Game (1966)
Directed by Peter Watkins
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A docudrama depicting a hypothetical nuclear attack on Britain. After backing the film’s development, the BBC refused to air it, publicly stating “the effect of the film has been judged by the BBC to be too horrifying for the medium of broadcasting.” It debuted in theaters in 1966 and went on to great acclaim, but remained unseen on British television until 1985.
Length 48 minutes
Actors
Michael Aspel | Kathy Staff | Peter Watkins | Peter Graham
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/20/2011 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 5.5 stars |
| (Average) 5.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
A short documentary produced by the BBC back in 1965 about the very real events and possible outcomes of a limited nuclear war and how it would affect the city of Birmingham and surrounding areas in England.
It was banned in Great Britain for nearly 20 years. The matter-of-fact explanation of the immediate effects of a nuclear blast are still shocking to see and hear described even now.
Definitely an eye-opener.
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