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The War Game

1966
Directed byPeter Watkins
0h 48m

A docudrama depicting a hypothetical nuclear attack on Britain. After backing the film's development, the BBC refused to air it, publicly stating "the effect of the film has been judged by the BBC to be too horrifying for the medium of broadcasting." It debuted in theaters in 1966 and went on to great acclaim, but remained unseen on British television until 1985.

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Michael AspelCommentatorKathy StaffInterviewee (uncredited)
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Peter Watkins
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WarTV Movie
STATUSReleased
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7.7

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