Backs to the Blast: An Australian Nuclear Story(1981)
Backs to the Blast: An Australian Nuclear Story Synopsis
A document of Australia's nuclear industrial history, from uranium mining and its toxic legacy to the nuclear weapons tests conducted at Maralinga in South Australia.
Backs to the Blast: An Australian Nuclear Story (1981) is a documentary film directed by Harry Bardwell, released on June 1, 1981 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Martin Vaughan.
- Director:
- Harry Bardwell
- Writers:
- Dasha Ross, Harry Bardwell
- Producers:
- Harry Bardwell
- Production:
- Creative Development Branch of the Australian Film Commission, Composite Films
- Status:
- Released
Backs to the Blast: An Australian Nuclear Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Harry Bardwell, written by Dasha Ross and Harry Bardwell, produced by Harry Bardwell.
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Backs to the Blast: An Australian Nuclear Story – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Backs to the Blast: An Australian Nuclear Story (1981) includes Martin Vaughan. The film was directed by Harry Bardwell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Backs to the Blast: An Australian Nuclear Story released?
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Backs to the Blast: An Australian Nuclear Story was released on June 1, 1981 and runs for 52m.