The Battle of Chernobyl(2007)
La Bataille de Tchernobyl
A disaster that shall never be forgotten.
The Battle of Chernobyl Synopsis
On April 26, 1986, a 1,000 feet high flame rises into the sky of the Ukraine. The fourth reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant just exploded. A battle begins in which 500,000 men are engaged throughout the Soviet Union to "liquidate" the radioactivity, build the "sarcophagus" of the damaged reactor and save the world from a second explosion that would have destroyed half of Europe. Become a reference film, this documentary combines testimonials and unseen footage, tells for the first time the Battle of Chernobyl.
The Battle of Chernobyl (2007) is a documentary and history film directed by Thomas Johnson, released on January 28, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Tim Birkett, Mikhail Gorbachev, Hans Blix and Oleg Mirochnikov. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Thomas Johnson
- Writers:
- Olivier Julien
- Producers:
- Hind Saïh
- Production:
- Play Film
- Status:
- Released
The Battle of Chernobyl Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Tim Birkett
Tim Birkett
as Narrator
Mikhail Gorbachev
as Self
Hans Blix
as Self
Oleg Mirochnikov
as Self - Translator
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Johnson, written by Olivier Julien, produced by Hind Saïh.
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The Battle of Chernobyl Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 55 ratings.
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The Battle of Chernobyl – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Battle of Chernobyl?
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The main cast of The Battle of Chernobyl (2007) includes Tim Birkett, Mikhail Gorbachev, Hans Blix and Oleg Mirochnikov. The film was directed by Thomas Johnson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Battle of Chernobyl released?
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The Battle of Chernobyl was released on January 28, 2007 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Battle of Chernobyl worth watching?
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The Battle of Chernobyl (2007) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.