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NR01/08/197124mUnited States of America

Decade of Death

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This highway scare film produced by the Highway Safety Foundation in 1971, "Decade of Death", is a retrospective of the organization's 10 years of gory, shocking social guidance films which aimed to promote traffic safety and driver responsibility through the display of bloody and horrific footage of traffic crashes.The Highway Safety Foundation made driver scare films such as "Signal 30," "Mechanized Death," and "Highways of Agony" that intended to encourage drivers to drive responsibly and with consideration of the risks and consequences. It was the organization's belief that crash footage, while horrific, was the best way to convey the importance of driving safely.

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“DECADE OF DEATH” 1970s DRIVER’S EDUCATION FILM PREVENTABLE AUTO ACCIDENTS SCARE FILM XD47834

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

01/08/1971

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

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Original Title
Decade of Death
Country of Origin
United States of America
Release Date
01/08/1971
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
24m
Production Studios
Highway Safety Foundation (HSF), EDCOM Productions

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Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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What is Decade of Death about?

This highway scare film produced by the Highway Safety Foundation in 1971, "Decade of Death", is a retrospective of the organization's 10 years of gory, shocking social guidance films which aimed to promote traffic safety and driver responsibility through the display of bloody and horrific footage of traffic crashes.The Highway Safety Foundation made driver scare films such as "Signal 30," "Mechanized Death," and "Highways of Agony" that intended to encourage drivers to drive responsibly and with consideration of the risks and consequences. It was the organization's belief that crash footage, while horrific, was the best way to convey the importance of driving safely.

Who directed Decade of Death?

Decade of Death was directed by Not specified.

Who stars in Decade of Death?

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When was Decade of Death released and how long is it?

Decade of Death was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 24m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Decade of Death?

Decade of Death holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).