About this movie
For five days in December 1952, a thick smog suffocated the British capital causing the death of thousands of Londoners. The health catastrophe lead to a realisation, in Britain and around the world, that air pollution was a serious threat to human health. This documentary reveals what happened, hour by hour, in one of the worst peacetime disasters of the 20th century.
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The Great Smog of London
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london, england
pollution
government
winter
climate
crisis
weather
urban
united kingdom
smog
1950s
industrialization
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Questions about The Great Smog of London
How long is The Great Smog of London?
The Great Smog of London has a runtime of 53m ( and 53 minutes).
Who directed The Great Smog of London?
The Great Smog of London was directed by Pierre Sainteny and released in 2026.
What genre is The Great Smog of London?
The Great Smog of London is a Documentary, History, TV Movie film (2026).
Who stars in The Great Smog of London?
The cast of The Great Smog of London includes Chloé Réjon, Valérie Levy, Alain Ghazal, Patrick Kuban.
