WWII: The Secret Race to the Atomic Bomb
Bombe atomique : Les Secrets d'un compte à rebours
Synopsis
WWII: The Secret Race to the Atomic Bomb is a 2016 historical documentary that chronicles the frantic global arms race to develop nuclear weapons during World War II. The film examines how early German atomic research sparked the United States' colossal Manhattan Project to prevent Nazi Germany from obtaining the bomb first.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juliette Desbois
- Screenplay & Story
- Juliette Desbois, Marine Suzzoni, Laurent Huberson
- Original Title
- Bombe atomique : Les Secrets d'un compte à rebours
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- RMC Découverte, Let's Pix
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juliette Desbois
Juliette Desbois, Marine Suzzoni, Laurent Huberson
Nicolas Valode
Department Leadership Roster
Juliette Desbois
Director
Nicolas Valode
Producer
Juliette Desbois
Writer
Marine Suzzoni
Writer
Laurent Huberson
Writer
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What is WWII: The Secret Race to the Atomic Bomb about?
WWII: The Secret Race to the Atomic Bomb is a 2016 historical documentary that chronicles the frantic global arms race to develop nuclear weapons during World War II. The film examines how early German atomic research sparked the United States' colossal Manhattan Project to prevent Nazi Germany from obtaining the bomb first.
Who directed WWII: The Secret Race to the Atomic Bomb?
WWII: The Secret Race to the Atomic Bomb was directed by Juliette Desbois.
Who stars in WWII: The Secret Race to the Atomic Bomb?
The principal cast of WWII: The Secret Race to the Atomic Bomb includes Not specified.
When was WWII: The Secret Race to the Atomic Bomb released and how long is it?
WWII: The Secret Race to the Atomic Bomb was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for WWII: The Secret Race to the Atomic Bomb?
WWII: The Secret Race to the Atomic Bomb holds official age classifications: FR: TP.