Meltdown at Three Mile Island
Synopsis
In the predawn hours of March 28, 1979, a reactor of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, began to overheat. The lives of half a million people soon hung in the balance, as human error and mechanical failure combined to create the worst nuclear accident in American history.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margaret Drain, Chana Gazit, David Steward
- Screenplay & Story
- Chana Gazit
- Original Score
- Todd Boekelheide
- Original Title
- Meltdown at Three Mile Island
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- PBS American Experience, Steward/Gazit Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margaret Drain, Chana Gazit, David Steward
Chana Gazit
Todd Boekelheide
Chana Gazit
Department Leadership Roster
Margaret Drain
Director
Chana Gazit
Director
David Steward
Director
Chana Gazit
Writer
Chana Gazit
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Meltdown at Three Mile Island
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What is Meltdown at Three Mile Island about?
In the predawn hours of March 28, 1979, a reactor of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, began to overheat. The lives of half a million people soon hung in the balance, as human error and mechanical failure combined to create the worst nuclear accident in American history.
Who directed Meltdown at Three Mile Island?
Meltdown at Three Mile Island was directed by Margaret Drain, Chana Gazit, David Steward.
Who stars in Meltdown at Three Mile Island?
The principal cast of Meltdown at Three Mile Island includes Liev Schreiber.
When was Meltdown at Three Mile Island released and how long is it?
Meltdown at Three Mile Island was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Meltdown at Three Mile Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Meltdown at Three Mile Island was composed by Todd Boekelheide.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Meltdown at Three Mile Island?
Meltdown at Three Mile Island holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).