MOVIE
Too Near the Sun
196649 minReleased
Documentary, first broadcast in 1966, that tells the history of the superbomb, exploring the race by scientists to imitate the nuclear reactions of the sun and build the first thermonuclear weapon. The film reveals how the careers and reputations of some of the scientists involved were seared in the process.
Release / first air1966-06-09
Original languageEN
GenresDocumentary
DirectorNot available
WriterR.W. Reid
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionBBC
Cast & Crew
Meet the people behind the story.
Ronald BaddileyNarrator
Robert BeattyNarrator
J. Robert Oppenheimerself (archive footage)
Edward Tellerself (archive footage)
George Gamowself (archive footage)
Enrico Fermiself (archive footage)
Hans Betheself (archive footage)
King Gustaf Vself (archive footage)
George Thomsonself (archive footage)
C. E. M. Joadself (archive footage)Keywords
Explore films by their story themes and keywords.




