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Too Near the Sun

1966•49m•7.0/10
  • Documentary

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.

Top Cast

  • Ronald Baddiley

    Ronald Baddiley

    Narrator

  • Robert Beatty

    Robert Beatty

    Narrator

  • J. Robert Oppenheimer

    J. Robert Oppenheimer

    self (archive footage)

  • Edward Teller

    Edward Teller

    self (archive footage)

  • George Gamow

    George Gamow

    self (archive footage)

  • Enrico Fermi

    Enrico Fermi

    self (archive footage)

  • Hans Bethe

    Hans Bethe

    self (archive footage)

  • King Gustaf V

    King Gustaf V

    self (archive footage)

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Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Status
Released

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