Too Near the Sun(1966)
Too Near the Sun Synopsis
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.
Too Near the Sun (1966) is a documentary film, released on June 9, 1966 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Ronald Baddiley, Robert Beatty, J. Robert Oppenheimer and Edward Teller. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Writers:
- R.W. Reid
- Producers:
- R.W. Reid
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Too Near the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ronald Baddiley
as Narrator
Robert Beatty
as Narrator
J. Robert Oppenheimer
as self (archive footage)
Edward Teller
as self (archive footage)
George Gamow
as self (archive footage)
Enrico Fermi
as self (archive footage)
Hans Bethe
as self (archive footage)
King Gustaf V
as self (archive footage)
George Thomson
as self (archive footage)
C. E. M. Joad
as self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
as self (archive footage)
Harry S. Truman
as self (archive footage)
Key crew
written by R.W. Reid, produced by R.W. Reid.
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Too Near the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Too Near the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Too Near the Sun?
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The main cast of Too Near the Sun (1966) includes Ronald Baddiley, Robert Beatty, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Edward Teller and George Gamow. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Too Near the Sun released?
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Too Near the Sun was released on June 9, 1966 and runs for 49m.
Is Too Near the Sun worth watching?
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Too Near the Sun (1966) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.