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Poster of The War Game

The War Game

1966-0h 48min
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7.7 / 10 163

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.

Directed by Peter Watkins

Writers Peter Watkins

Stars Michael Aspel Kathy Staff Peter Graham

Videos

Thumbnail of the video: The War Game (1965 - extract) | BFI DVD

The War Game (1965 - extract) | BFI DVD

Thumbnail of the video: The War Game (final)

The War Game (final)

Cast

Michael Aspel's picture in the cast

Michael Aspel

Commentator
Kathy Staff's picture in the cast

Kathy Staff

Interviewee (uncredited)
Peter Graham's picture in the cast

Peter Graham

Commentator

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