Half Life
Synopsis
Dennis O’Rourke’s documentary investigates the 1954 Castle Bravo hydrogen bomb test in the Marshall Islands and its long-term consequences. Combining declassified U.S. military footage, archival material, and interviews with Marshallese islanders and American servicemen, the film recounts how radioactive fallout affected residents of Rongelap and Utirik Atolls and explores the political and scientific context of Cold War nuclear testing.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dennis O'Rourke
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis O'Rourke
- Original Score
- Bob Brozman
- Original Title
- Half Life
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Marshall Islands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dennis O'Rourke
Dennis O'Rourke
Bob Brozman
Tim Litchfield
Dennis O'Rourke
Department Leadership Roster
Dennis O'Rourke
Director
Dennis O'Rourke
Writer
Dennis O'Rourke
Producer
Tim Litchfield
Editor
Bob Brozman
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Half Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Half Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Half Life about?
Dennis O’Rourke’s documentary investigates the 1954 Castle Bravo hydrogen bomb test in the Marshall Islands and its long-term consequences. Combining declassified U.S. military footage, archival material, and interviews with Marshallese islanders and American servicemen, the film recounts how radioactive fallout affected residents of Rongelap and Utirik Atolls and explores the political and scientific context of Cold War nuclear testing.
Who directed Half Life?
Half Life was directed by Dennis O'Rourke.
Who stars in Half Life?
The principal cast of Half Life includes Not specified.
When was Half Life released and how long is it?
Half Life was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Half Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Half Life was composed by Bob Brozman.