Public Enemy Number One
Synopsis
Australian journalist Wilfred Burchett reported the Vietnam War from the perspective of the North Vietnamese. For this he was reviled as a traitor and a communist in the Australian media. He had been the first journalist into Hiroshima after the atom bomb, and he covered wars in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Filmmaker David Bradbury interviews Burchett in his later years and intercuts the interview with archival footage and still photographs. Burchett is seen in newsreel coverage and in footage taken by the North Vietnamese. Archival footage of the Vietnam War and newsreel footage of Hiroshima after the atom bomb enrich the documentary.
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- David Bradbury
- Original Title
- Public Enemy Number One
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Frontline Films
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What is Public Enemy Number One about?
Australian journalist Wilfred Burchett reported the Vietnam War from the perspective of the North Vietnamese. For this he was reviled as a traitor and a communist in the Australian media. He had been the first journalist into Hiroshima after the atom bomb, and he covered wars in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Filmmaker David Bradbury interviews Burchett in his later years and intercuts the interview with archival footage and still photographs. Burchett is seen in newsreel coverage and in footage taken by the North Vietnamese. Archival footage of the Vietnam War and newsreel footage of Hiroshima after the atom bomb enrich the documentary.
Who directed Public Enemy Number One?
Public Enemy Number One was directed by David Bradbury.
Who stars in Public Enemy Number One?
The principal cast of Public Enemy Number One includes Wilfred Burchett.
When was Public Enemy Number One released and how long is it?
Public Enemy Number One was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.