The War Game

The War Game

Release date : April 13, 1966
Runtime : 48m
Countries of origin : United Kingdom /
Original Language : English /
Director : Peter Watkins /
Writers : Peter Watkins /
Production companies : BBC /
April 13, 1966 48m United Kingdom War English More
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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.
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Michael Aspel
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Kathy Staff
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Peter Watkins
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Peter Graham
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  • title:The War Game
  • status:Released
  • Release date: 1966
  • Runtime:48m
  • Genres: War · TV Movie ·
  • Countries of origin: United Kingdom ·
  • Original Language: English ·
  • Director: Peter Watkins /
  • Writers: Peter Watkins ·
  • Production companies: BBC ·
  • 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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