Too Near the Sun
Synopsis
Documentary, first broadcast in 1966, that tells the history of the superbomb, exploring the race by scientists to imitate the nuclear reactions of the sun and build the first thermonuclear weapon. The film reveals how the careers and reputations of some of the scientists involved were seared in the process.
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Ronald Baddiley
Narrator
Robert Beatty
Narrator
J. Robert Oppenheimer
self (archive footage)
Edward Teller
self (archive footage)
George Gamow
self (archive footage)
Enrico Fermi
self (archive footage)
Hans Bethe
self (archive footage)
King Gustaf V
self (archive footage)
George Thomson
self (archive footage)
C. E. M. Joad
self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
self (archive footage)
Harry S. Truman
self (archive footage)
Joseph Stalin
self (archive footage)
Leslie Groves
self (archive footage)
James F. Byrnes
self (archive footage)
Ernest Bevin
self (archive footage)
Vyacheslav Molotov
self (archive footage)
Brien McMahon
self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Screenplay & Story
- R.W. Reid
- Original Title
- Too Near the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
R.W. Reid
Jim Latham
R.W. Reid
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Latham
Editor
R.W. Reid
Writer
R.W. Reid
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Too Near the Sun
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What is Too Near the Sun about?
Documentary, first broadcast in 1966, that tells the history of the superbomb, exploring the race by scientists to imitate the nuclear reactions of the sun and build the first thermonuclear weapon. The film reveals how the careers and reputations of some of the scientists involved were seared in the process.
Who directed Too Near the Sun?
Too Near the Sun was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Too Near the Sun?
The principal cast of Too Near the Sun includes Ronald Baddiley, Robert Beatty, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Edward Teller, George Gamow.
When was Too Near the Sun released and how long is it?
Too Near the Sun was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 49m.