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The War Game

Written, directed, and produced by Peter Watkins. Depicting the aftermath of a nuclear war, it was withdrawn from the broadcast schedule due to fear by the BBC and the British Government that it was too horrifying for TV. It premiered at a London cinema six months later and was shown at film festivals, winning a special prize at the Venice Film Festival. It then won the 1967 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

English
  • Originally Aired October 6, 1965
  • Runtime 44 minutes
  • Network BBC One
  • Created November 9, 2006 by
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Name Type Role
Peter Watkins Writer
Peter Watkins Director