The read
It runs a compact 49m.
Synopsis
Documentary, first broadcast in 1966, that tells the history of the superbomb, exploring the race by scientists to imitate the nuclear reactions of the sun and build the first thermonuclear weapon. The film reveals how the careers and reputations of some of the scientists involved were seared in the process.
Ratings
TMDB7/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- R.W. ReidWriter
Cast
- Ronald BaddileyNarrator
- Robert BeattyNarrator
- J. Robert Oppenheimerself (archive footage)
- Edward Tellerself (archive footage)
- George Gamowself (archive footage)
- Enrico Fermiself (archive footage)
- Hans Betheself (archive footage)
- King Gustaf Vself (archive footage)
- George Thomsonself (archive footage)
- C. E. M. Joadself (archive footage)
- Winston Churchillself (archive footage)
- Harry S. Trumanself (archive footage)