The Great Smog of London(2026)
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The Great Smog of London Synopsis
For five days in December 1952, a thick smog suffocated the British capital causing the death of thousands of Londoners. The health catastrophe lead to a realisation, in Britain and around the world, that air pollution was a serious threat to human health. This documentary reveals what happened, hour by hour, in one of the worst peacetime disasters of the 20th century.
The Great Smog of London (2026) is a documentary, history and tv movie film directed by Pierre Sainteny, released on April 2, 2026 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Chloé Réjon, Valérie Levy, Alain Ghazal and Patrick Kuban. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Pierre Sainteny
- Writers:
- Pierre Sainteny
- Producers:
- Bettina Hofmann, Steven Artels, Frédéric Pfyffer
- Composer:
- Olivier Bodin
- Production:
- 13 Prods, ARTE, Via Découvertes Films
- Status:
- Released
The Great Smog of London Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chloé Réjon
as Main narrator (voice)
Valérie Levy
as Narrator (voice)
- Alain Ghazal
Alain Ghazal
as Narrator (voice)
Patrick Kuban
as Narrator (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Pierre Sainteny, written by Pierre Sainteny, produced by Bettina Hofmann, Steven Artels and Frédéric Pfyffer.
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The Great Smog of London Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Great Smog of London – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Great Smog of London?
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The main cast of The Great Smog of London (2026) includes Chloé Réjon, Valérie Levy, Alain Ghazal and Patrick Kuban. The film was directed by Pierre Sainteny. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Smog of London released?
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The Great Smog of London was released on April 2, 2026 and runs for 53m.
Is The Great Smog of London worth watching?
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The Great Smog of London (2026) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.