Race to Oblivion
Originally released in 1982. Race to Oblivion is a documentary film. directed by Robert B. Churchill. At just 27 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Burt Lancaster, Shigeko Sasamori, and Gene R. LaRocque
Synopsis
Documentary about the dangers of the nuclear arms race, including an interview with an eyewitness of the bomb drop on Hiroshima and scientific statements describing the devastating consequences of a nuclear war.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1982
44 years ago
Runtime
0h 27m
27 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Self - Host / Narrator
Shigeko Sasamori
as Self - Hiroshima survivor
Gene R. LaRocque
as Self - Rear Admiral U.S.N. (Ret.) (archive footage)
Kosta Tsipis
as Self - PhD. (archive footage)
Victor W. Sidel
as Self - M.D. (archive footage)
John Kenneth Galbraith
as Self - PhD. (archive footage)
Richard G. Saxon
as Self - M.D. (archive footage)
Judd Marmor
as Self - M.D. (archive footage)
H. Jack Geiger
as Self - M.D. (archive footage)
Helen Caldicott
as Self - M.B., B.S. (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Physicians For Social Responsibility
- Valley Cable TV Crew
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Race to Oblivion about?
Documentary about the dangers of the nuclear arms race, including an interview with an eyewitness of the bomb drop on Hiroshima and scientific statements describing the devastating consequences of ...
Who directed Race to Oblivion?
Race to Oblivion was directed by Robert B. Churchill.
How long is Race to Oblivion?
Race to Oblivion has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes (27 minutes total).
When was Race to Oblivion released?
Race to Oblivion was released on January 2, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Race to Oblivion?
The main cast of Race to Oblivion includes Burt Lancaster, Shigeko Sasamori, Gene R. LaRocque, Kosta Tsipis, Victor W. Sidel.