The War Game (1966)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 6.882 |
Directed By
Peter Watkins
Crew
Peter Watkins
Lilias Munro
Stan Morcom
Peter Watkins
Derek Williams
Peter Bartlett
Michael Bradsell
Tony Cornell
Anne Davey
Vanessa Clarke
Peter Watkins
Lou Hanks
TOP CAST
Michael Aspel
Commentator
Kathy Staff
Interviewee (uncredited)
Peter Watkins
Documentist (uncredited)
Peter Graham
Commentator
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