Disasters of the Century
Synopsis
This entry in the "Reel Moments" video series contains newsreel and archive footage of famous 20th century disasters, including: the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows bridge, various ship sinkings, racecar crashes, and assassinations, with emphasis on the assassinations of Martin Luther King, John F. Kennedy, and Robert F. Kennedy.
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John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
Self (archive footage)
Jacqueline Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Robert F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Ted Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Mahatma Gandhi
Self (archive footage)
Lee Harvey Oswald
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1985
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- Disasters of the Century
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 37m
- Production Studios
- CEL Home Video
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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What is Disasters of the Century about?
This entry in the "Reel Moments" video series contains newsreel and archive footage of famous 20th century disasters, including: the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows bridge, various ship sinkings, racecar crashes, and assassinations, with emphasis on the assassinations of Martin Luther King, John F. Kennedy, and Robert F. Kennedy.
Who directed Disasters of the Century?
Disasters of the Century was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Disasters of the Century?
The principal cast of Disasters of the Century includes John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Jacqueline Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Robert F. Kennedy.
When was Disasters of the Century released and how long is it?
Disasters of the Century was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Disasters of the Century?
Disasters of the Century holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).