The Decision to Drop the Bomb(1965)
The Decision to Drop the Bomb Synopsis
J. Robert Oppenheimer and other key figures involved in the decision to drop the first atomic bomb discuss their motivations in this NBC News documentary. Originally produced and televised in 1965, two decades after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it was re-released in 2023 with an epilogue by Michael Beschloss, NBC News Presidential Historian.
The Decision to Drop the Bomb (1965) is a documentary and war film directed by Fred Freed, released on January 5, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Chet Huntley, J. Robert Oppenheimer, McGeorge Bundy and Leslie Groves. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Freed
- Writers:
- Fred Freed
- Producers:
- Fred Freed
- Production:
- NBC News
- Status:
- Released
The Decision to Drop the Bomb Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chet Huntley
as Self
J. Robert Oppenheimer
as Self
- McGeorge Bundy
McGeorge Bundy
as Self
Leslie Groves
as Self
- John J. McCloy
John J. McCloy
as Self
John Rich
as Self - Special Correspondent
Key crew
Directed by Fred Freed, written by Fred Freed, produced by Fred Freed.
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The Decision to Drop the Bomb Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Who stars in The Decision to Drop the Bomb?
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The main cast of The Decision to Drop the Bomb (1965) includes Chet Huntley, J. Robert Oppenheimer, McGeorge Bundy, Leslie Groves and John J. McCloy. The film was directed by Fred Freed. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Decision to Drop the Bomb released?
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The Decision to Drop the Bomb was released on January 5, 1965 and runs for 1h 24m.
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The Decision to Drop the Bomb (1965) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.