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The War Game was made for the BBC in 1965, but not broadcast at the time. It is a docudrama based upon a supposed nuclear attack on the south east of England. It was written and produced by Peter Watkins with commentary by Dick Graham and Michael Aspel.
The War Game is a 1966 British pseudo-documentary film that depicts a nuclear war and its aftermath. [1] Written, directed and produced by Peter Watkins for the BBC, [2] it caused dismay within the BBC and within government, and was withdrawn before the provisional screening date of 6 October 1965. [3]
The War Game: Directed by Peter Watkins. With Michael Aspel, Peter Graham, Dave Baldwin, Kathy Staff. A docudrama depicting a hypothetical nuclear attack on Britain.
Arguably director Peter Watkins' finest work, 1966's 'The War Game'. An anti-nuclear war film that takes Watkins'... This week we tackle a truly harrowing film.
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Oct 30, 2017 · “The War Game” is one of the most terrifying films I have ever seen. Although it was made more than 50 years ago, its sobering presentation of nuclear war remains utterly gut-wrenching with many unforgettable moments of terror and despair.
Overview. 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."
