World War Three
Der Dritte Weltkrieg
Synopsis
This mock documentary uses archival footage, interviews and reports taken out of context and staged interviews to highlight a possible escalation into a nuclear war. In this feature, tension in East Germany, and an uprising triggered by a visit by Gorbachev sees a successful military coup taking place in the USSR. Western actions against brutal crack-downs on civilians involved increases tension between the sides, finally resulting in nuclear war.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Stone
- Screenplay & Story
- Ingo Helm
- Original Score
- John Kusiak
- Original Title
- Der Dritte Weltkrieg
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Discovery, RAI, CineCentrum Deutsche Gesellschaft für Film- und Fernsehproduktion mbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Stone
Ingo Helm, Robert Stone
John Kusiak
Ulrich Lenze
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Stone
Writer
Ingo Helm
Screenplay
Ulrich Lenze
Producer
Robert Stone
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About World War Three
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What is World War Three about?
This mock documentary uses archival footage, interviews and reports taken out of context and staged interviews to highlight a possible escalation into a nuclear war. In this feature, tension in East Germany, and an uprising triggered by a visit by Gorbachev sees a successful military coup taking place in the USSR. Western actions against brutal crack-downs on civilians involved increases tension between the sides, finally resulting in nuclear war.
Who directed World War Three?
World War Three was directed by Robert Stone.
Who stars in World War Three?
The principal cast of World War Three includes Boris Lyoskin, Klaus Schleiff, Boris Sichkin, Gunter Walch, Christopher Wynkoop.
When was World War Three released and how long is it?
World War Three was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for World War Three?
The original motion picture soundtrack for World War Three was composed by John Kusiak.
What is the age rating and content advisory for World War Three?
World War Three holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).