
Number Three
Synopsis
A group of nuclear scientists face a moral dilemma when they discover that, as well as making electricity, their government also wants to make nuclear bombs with their products.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Stephen Harrison
- Screenplay & Story
- Nigel Kneale, George F. Kerr, Charles Irving
- Original Title
- Number Three
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- BBC TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Harrison
Nigel Kneale, George F. Kerr, Charles Irving
Stephen Harrison
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Harrison
Director
Stephen Harrison
Producer
Nigel Kneale
Writer
George F. Kerr
Writer
Charles Irving
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Number Three
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Number Three about?
A group of nuclear scientists face a moral dilemma when they discover that, as well as making electricity, their government also wants to make nuclear bombs with their products.
Who directed Number Three?
Number Three was directed by Stephen Harrison.
Who stars in Number Three?
The principal cast of Number Three includes Philip Guard, Jack Watling, Ursula Howells, Terence Alexander, Raymond Huntley.
When was Number Three released and how long is it?
Number Three was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Number Three?
Number Three holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).
