A simulated nuclear explosion in London with realistic special effects provides a frank and disturbing look at the effects of the bomb and the implications for survival.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
015706
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Nuclear warfare
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Nuclear warfare - Social aspects
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Nuclear warfare - Social aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)