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Feature film — 1966

The War Game (1966)

7.70h 48mWar — TV Movie

A hypothetical Chinese invasion of South Vietnam triggers a new world war between East and West. In Rochester, Kent, the anticipation of a nuclear attack leads to mass evacuations. When a stray missile explodes, the ensuing firestorm blinds all those who see it. It's not long before the fabric of society is ripped apart from radiation poisoning, a lack of infrastructure and rioting for food and other necessities.

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A high-signal pick with 196 votes.

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Director: Peter Watkins

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Cast & crew

Michael Aspel as Commentator

Michael Aspel

Commentator

Kathy Staff as Interviewee (uncredited)

Kathy Staff

Interviewee (uncredited)

Peter Watkins as Documentist (uncredited)

Peter Watkins

Documentist (uncredited)

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Peter Graham

Commentator

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Dave Baldwin

Schoolmaster / Interviewer (uncredited)

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