Nuclear Nightmares
Synopsis
Peter Ustinov hosts this haunting 1980 documentary exploring the world's nuclear weaponry and the fragile system that deters either side from initiating the first nuclear strike. Although the world's political climate has mellowed since the Cold War era, Nuclear Nightmares takes the viewer back in time to gain a perspective of what it was like to live under a very real nuclear threat.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Batty
- Screenplay & Story
- Nigel Calder
- Original Title
- Nuclear Nightmares
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Palm Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Batty
Nigel Calder
Christopher Woolley
Peter Batty, Thomas M.C. Johnston
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Batty
Director
Nigel Calder
Writer
Peter Batty
Producer
Christopher Woolley
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nuclear Nightmares
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What is Nuclear Nightmares about?
Peter Ustinov hosts this haunting 1980 documentary exploring the world's nuclear weaponry and the fragile system that deters either side from initiating the first nuclear strike. Although the world's political climate has mellowed since the Cold War era, Nuclear Nightmares takes the viewer back in time to gain a perspective of what it was like to live under a very real nuclear threat.
Who directed Nuclear Nightmares?
Nuclear Nightmares was directed by Peter Batty.
Who stars in Nuclear Nightmares?
The principal cast of Nuclear Nightmares includes Peter Ustinov.
When was Nuclear Nightmares released and how long is it?
Nuclear Nightmares was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.