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The War Game
A docudrama depicting a hypothetical nuclear attack on Britain. " It debuted in theaters in 1966 and went on to great acclaim, but remained unseen on British television until 1985.
89% (21,143)
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A docudrama depicting a hypothetical nuclear attack on Britain. " It debuted in theaters in 1966 and went on to great acclaim, but remained unseen on British television until 1985.
89% (21,143)
Where to watch: Buy
1966 · 48m · ★ 89% (21K)
BBC TV's film about a nuclear attack on Britain
Director: Peter Watkins
Starring: Michael Aspel, Kathy Staff, Peter Watkins
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.
Peter Watkins
BBC
Michael Aspel, Kathy Staff, Peter Watkins, Peter Graham