The Bomb
“It Changed the World… and Continues to Shape Our Lives”
Synopsis
Using masterfully restored footage from recently declassified images, The Bomb tells a powerful story of the most destructive invention in human history. From the earliest testing stages to its use as the ultimate chess piece in global politics, the program outlines how America developed the bomb, how it changed the world and how it continues to loom large in our lives. The show also includes interviews with prominent historians and government insiders, along with men and women who helped build the weapon piece by piece.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE BOMB | Trailer | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-16
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rushmore DeNooyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Rushmore DeNooyer
- Original Title
- The Bomb
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Lone Wolf Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rushmore DeNooyer
Rushmore DeNooyer
Rob Massey, Tom Kaufman, Doug Crawford, Joseph Friedman, David Wright, Mark Carroll, Rob Humphreys, Guy Livneh
Ryan Shepheard, Doug Quade
Kirk Wolfinger, Rushmore DeNooyer
Department Leadership Roster
Ryan Shepheard
Editor
Rushmore DeNooyer
Director
Kirk Wolfinger
Producer
Rob Massey
Director of Photography
Tom Kaufman
Director of Photography
Rushmore DeNooyer
Writer
Doug Crawford
Director of Photography
Doug Quade
Editor
Joseph Friedman
Director of Photography
David Wright
Director of Photography
Rushmore DeNooyer
Producer
Mark Carroll
Director of Photography
Rob Humphreys
Director of Photography
Guy Livneh
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is The Bomb about?
Using masterfully restored footage from recently declassified images, The Bomb tells a powerful story of the most destructive invention in human history. From the earliest testing stages to its use as the ultimate chess piece in global politics, the program outlines how America developed the bomb, how it changed the world and how it continues to loom large in our lives. The show also includes interviews with prominent historians and government insiders, along with men and women who helped build the weapon piece by piece.
Who directed The Bomb?
The Bomb was directed by Rushmore DeNooyer.
Who stars in The Bomb?
The principal cast of The Bomb includes Jonathan Adams, Alan B. Carr.
When was The Bomb released and how long is it?
The Bomb was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bomb?
The Bomb holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).