Plutonium
Synopsis
Camouflaged as a political suspense documentary, Plutonium demonstrates the theft of highly enriched nuclear material from a Third World Country nuclear power plant - enough for five bombs of the Hiroshima type. Is this material now in the hands of terrorists – or in the possession of a brutal and inhuman dictatorship?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Erler
- Screenplay & Story
- Rainer Erler
- Original Score
- Eugen Thomass
- Original Title
- Plutonium
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Pentagramma, ZDF, ORF, SRF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Erler
Rainer Erler
Eugen Thomass
Hilwa von Boro
Rainer Erler
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Erler
Producer
Eugen Thomass
Original Music Composer
Hilwa von Boro
Editor
Rainer Erler
Writer
Rainer Erler
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Plutonium
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What is Plutonium about?
Camouflaged as a political suspense documentary, Plutonium demonstrates the theft of highly enriched nuclear material from a Third World Country nuclear power plant - enough for five bombs of the Hiroshima type. Is this material now in the hands of terrorists – or in the possession of a brutal and inhuman dictatorship?
Who directed Plutonium?
Plutonium was directed by Rainer Erler.
Who stars in Plutonium?
The principal cast of Plutonium includes Charlotte Kerr, Wolf Roth, Werner Rundshagen, Bob Cunningham, Anton Diffring.
When was Plutonium released and how long is it?
Plutonium was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Plutonium?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Plutonium was composed by Eugen Thomass.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Plutonium?
Plutonium holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).