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The War Game

The controversial, Oscar-winning drama-documentary depicts the consequences of a nuclear attack on Britain. The terrible aftermath of a nuclear bomb in Kent is portrayed.

The controversial drama-documentary depicts the consequences of a nuclear attack on Britain. The terrible aftermath of a nuclear bomb in Kent is portrayed in the style of a news programme.

Written and directed by Peter Watkins, The War Game won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1966, even though the ±«Óãtv decided not to show it when it was made as "the effect of the film has been judged by the ±«Óãtv to be too horrifying for the medium of broadcasting." The film was finally televised on 31 July 1985.

50 minutes

Last on

Wed 31 Jul 1985 21:30
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Credits

Director Peter Watkins
Writer Peter Watkins

Broadcast

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Related Links

  • (en.wikipedia.org)
  • (pwatkins.mnsi.net)