Ten Seconds that Shook the World (1963)
Overview
This film is a factual and chronological account of the events preceding the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during World War II and the significant effect of the atomic bomb on peacetime projects and events of the atomic age.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.3986 |
Directed By
Marshall Flaum
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Marshall Flaum
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