The Beginning or the End
“Behind a forbidden door is a terrifying secret!”
Synopsis
The research, development, and deployment of the first atomic bomb, as well as the bombing of Hiroshima, are detailed in this docudrama.
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The Beginning or The End (1947) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-09
Top Cast
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Brian Donlevy
Maj. Gen. Leslie R. Groves
Robert Walker
Col. Jeff Nixon
Tom Drake
Matt Cochran
Beverly Tyler
Anne Cochran
Hume Cronyn
Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer
Audrey Totter
Jean O'Leary
Hurd Hatfield
Dr. John Wyatt
Joseph Calleia
Dr. Enrico Fermi
Godfrey Tearle
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Victor Francen
Dr. Marre
Richard Haydn
Dr. Chisholm
Jonathan Hale
Dr. Vannevar Bush
John Litel
K.T. Keller
Henry O'Neill
Gen. Thomas F. Farrell
Warner Anderson
Capt. William S. Parsons
Ellen Ross
Waitress
Bobby Jordan
Radioman on Tinian Receiving A-Bomb Message
Jerry Schumacher
Nazi Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 19, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Wead, Bob Considine
- Original Score
- Daniele Amfitheatrof
- Original Title
- The Beginning or the End
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Taurog
Frank Wead, Bob Considine
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Ray June
George Boemler
Samuel Marx
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Taurog
Director
Frank Wead
Writer
Samuel Marx
Producer
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Original Music Composer
Ray June
Director of Photography
George Boemler
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beginning or the End
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What is The Beginning or the End about?
The research, development, and deployment of the first atomic bomb, as well as the bombing of Hiroshima, are detailed in this docudrama.
Who directed The Beginning or the End?
The Beginning or the End was directed by Norman Taurog.
Who stars in The Beginning or the End?
The principal cast of The Beginning or the End includes Brian Donlevy, Robert Walker, Tom Drake, Beverly Tyler, Hume Cronyn.
When was The Beginning or the End released and how long is it?
The Beginning or the End was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beginning or the End?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beginning or the End was composed by Daniele Amfitheatrof.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beginning or the End?
The Beginning or the End holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).