Hiroshima
"The Horror, the pain and the suffering of Hiroshima!"
Originally released in 2005. Hiroshima is a documentary/drama film. directed by Paul Wilmshurst. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Hurt, Shuntaro Hida, and Robert Austin
Synopsis
The documentary recounts the world's first nuclear attack and examines the alarming repercussions. Covering a three-week period from the Trinity test to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the program chronicles America's political gamble and the planning for the momentous event. Archival film, dramatizations, and special effects feature what occurred aboard the Enola Gay (the aircraft that dropped the bomb) and inside the exploding bomb.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 6, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (55 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
John Hurt
as Narrator (voice)
Shuntaro Hida
as Self - Hiroshima Survivor
Robert Austin
as Winston Churchill
George Anton
as Parsons
George Elsey
as Self - Military Advisor
Paul Tibbets
as Self - Pilot, Enola Gay
Theodore "Dutch" Van Kirk
as Self - Navigator, Enola Gay
Akiko Takakura
as Self - Hiroshima Survivor
Daniel Ben Zenou
as Beser
Ed Bishop
as Stimson
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
- TF1
- ZDF
- Discovery
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiroshima about?
The documentary recounts the world's first nuclear attack and examines the alarming repercussions. Covering a three-week period from the Trinity test to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the program...
Who directed Hiroshima?
Hiroshima was directed by Paul Wilmshurst.
How long is Hiroshima?
Hiroshima has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Hiroshima released?
Hiroshima was released on August 6, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hiroshima?
The main cast of Hiroshima includes John Hurt, Shuntaro Hida, Robert Austin, George Anton, George Elsey.