About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1966
Runtime
48m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.7/10
Votes
189
Genre
War, TV Movie
Director
Language
EN
Cast
post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
nuclear war
cold war
nuclear radiation
nuclear missile
state of emergency
riot
survival
nuclear holocaust
nuclear bomb
black and white
docudrama
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Questions about The War Game
How long is The War Game?
The War Game has a runtime of 48m ( and 48 minutes).
Who directed The War Game?
The War Game was directed by Peter Watkins and released in 1966.
What genre is The War Game?
The War Game is a War, TV Movie film (1966).
Who stars in The War Game?
The cast of The War Game includes Michael Aspel, Kathy Staff, Peter Watkins, Peter Graham.
What is the TMDB rating for The War Game?
The War Game has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 189 votes.
