The War Game (1966)
"BBC TV's film about a nuclear attack on Britain"
Synopsis
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.
Director & Crew
Director
Peter Watkins
Writer(s)
Peter Watkins
Producer(s)
Peter Watkins
Cast
Michael Aspel
Commentator
Kathy Staff
Interviewee (uncredited)
Peter Watkins
Documentist (uncredited)
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Peter Graham
Commentator
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The War Game has a runtime of 48m.
The War Game was released in 1966. The exact release date is Apr 13, 1966.
The War Game has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on audience reviews.
The main cast of The War Game includes Michael Aspel, Kathy Staff, Peter Watkins, among others.
The War Game was directed by Peter Watkins.
The War Game falls under the War genre.