White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Synopsis
Steven Okazaki presents a deeply moving look at the painful legacy of the first -- and hopefully last -- uses of nuclear weapons in war. Featuring interviews with fourteen atomic bomb survivors - many who have never spoken publicly before - and four Americans intimately involved in the bombings, White Light/Black Rain provides a detailed exploration of the bombings and their aftermath.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Harold Agnew
Self
Shuntaro Hida
Self
Kiyoko Imori
Self
Morris Jeppson
Self
Lawrence Johnston
Self
Pan Yeon Kim
Self
Etsuko Nagano
Self
Keiji Nakazawa
Self
Chiemi Oka
Self
Shigeko Sasamori
Self
Sakue Shimodaira
Self
Yasuyo Tanaka
Self
Theodore "Dutch" Van Kirk
Self
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
Harry S. Truman
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 6, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Okazaki
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven Okazaki
- Original Title
- White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Okazaki
Steven Okazaki
Steve Condiotti
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Okazaki
Director
Steven Okazaki
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki about?
Steven Okazaki presents a deeply moving look at the painful legacy of the first -- and hopefully last -- uses of nuclear weapons in war. Featuring interviews with fourteen atomic bomb survivors - many who have never spoken publicly before - and four Americans intimately involved in the bombings, White Light/Black Rain provides a detailed exploration of the bombings and their aftermath.
Who directed White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was directed by Steven Okazaki.
Who stars in White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
The principal cast of White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki includes Harold Agnew, Shuntaro Hida, Kiyoko Imori, Morris Jeppson, Lawrence Johnston.
When was White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki released and how long is it?
White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.