The War Game 58 years old

BBC TV's film about a nuclear attack on Britain

The War Game

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.

Credits

The War Game Cast

Name Character
Michael Aspel He was 32, now 91 years old as Commentator
Peter Watkins He was 30, now 89 years old as Documentist (uncredited)

The War Game Crew

Name Department
Peter Watkins as Director. He was 30 (now 89) years old Directing
Peter Watkins as Producer. He was 30 (now 89) years old Production
Peter Watkins as Writer. He was 30 (now 89) years old Writing
The War Game poster
The War Game (58 years)

BBC TV's film about a nuclear attack on Britain

  • Release day: Wednesday, April 13, 1966
  • Runtime: 48 minutes