The War Game (1966)
BBC TV's film about a nuclear attack on Britain
196 votes on TMDBReleased April 13, 1966Runtime 0h 48mDirector Peter Watkins
A hypothetical Chinese invasion of South Vietnam triggers a new world war between East and West. In Rochester, Kent, the anticipation of a nuclear attack leads to mass evacuations. When a stray missile explodes, the ensuing firestorm blinds all those who see it. It's not long before the fabric of society is ripped apart from radiation poisoning, a lack of infrastructure and rioting for food and other necessities.
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Cast of The War Game
Michael Aspel
Commentator
Kathy Staff
Interviewee (uncredited)
Peter Watkins
Documentist (uncredited)About The War Game
Where can I watch The War Game?
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Who stars in The War Game?
The War Game stars Michael Aspel, Kathy Staff, Peter Watkins, Peter Graham, Dave Baldwin.
Who directed The War Game?
The War Game was directed by Peter Watkins.
How long is The War Game?
The War Game has a runtime of 0h 48m.
What is The War Game about?
A hypothetical Chinese invasion of South Vietnam triggers a new world war between East and West. In Rochester, Kent, the anticipation of a nuclear attack leads to mass evacuations. When a stray missile explodes, the ensuing firestorm blinds all those who see it. It's not long before the fabric of society is ripped apart from radiation poisoning, a lack of infrastructure and rioting for food and other necessities.
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