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Public Enemy Number One

January 1, 1981 1h 0m

Originally released in 1981. Public Enemy Number One is a documentary film. directed by David Bradbury. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Wilfred Burchett

Synopsis

Australian journalist Wilfred Burchett reported the Vietnam War from the perspective of the North Vietnamese. For this he was reviled as a traitor and a communist in the Australian media. He had been the first journalist into Hiroshima after the atom bomb, and he covered wars in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Filmmaker David Bradbury interviews Burchett in his later years and intercuts the interview with archival footage and still photographs. Burchett is seen in newsreel coverage and in footage taken by the North Vietnamese. Archival footage of the Vietnam War and newsreel footage of Hiroshima after the atom bomb enrich the documentary.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1981 45 years ago
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Runtime 1h 0m 60 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Australian Film Commission

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Public Enemy Number One about?

Australian journalist Wilfred Burchett reported the Vietnam War from the perspective of the North Vietnamese. For this he was reviled as a traitor and a communist in the Australian media. He had be...

Who directed Public Enemy Number One?

Public Enemy Number One was directed by David Bradbury.

How long is Public Enemy Number One?

Public Enemy Number One has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).

When was Public Enemy Number One released?

Public Enemy Number One was released on January 1, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Public Enemy Number One?

The main cast of Public Enemy Number One includes Wilfred Burchett.