About this movie
J. Robert Oppenheimer and other key figures involved in the decision to drop the first atomic bomb discuss their motivations in this NBC News documentary. Originally produced and televised in 1965, two decades after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it was re-released in 2023 with an epilogue by Michael Beschloss, NBC News Presidential Historian.
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Year
1965
Runtime
1h 24m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.7/10
Votes
3
Genre
Documentary, War
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Language
EN
Cast
world war ii
nuclear weapons
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Questions about The Decision to Drop the Bomb
How long is The Decision to Drop the Bomb?
The Decision to Drop the Bomb has a runtime of 1h 24m (1 hour and 24 minutes).
Who directed The Decision to Drop the Bomb?
The Decision to Drop the Bomb was directed by Fred Freed and released in 1965.
What genre is The Decision to Drop the Bomb?
The Decision to Drop the Bomb is a Documentary, War film (1965).
Who stars in The Decision to Drop the Bomb?
The cast of The Decision to Drop the Bomb includes Chet Huntley, J. Robert Oppenheimer, McGeorge Bundy, Leslie Groves, John J. McCloy.
What is the TMDB rating for The Decision to Drop the Bomb?
The Decision to Drop the Bomb has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 3 votes.
