Hiroshima(2005)
The Horror, the pain and the suffering of Hiroshima!
Hiroshima Synopsis
The documentary recounts the world's first nuclear attack and examines the alarming repercussions. Covering a three-week period from the Trinity test to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, the program chronicles America's political gamble and the planning for the momentous event. Archival film, dramatizations, and special effects feature what occurred aboard the Enola Gay (the aircraft that dropped the bomb) and inside the exploding bomb.
Hiroshima (2005) is a documentary, drama, war and history film directed by Paul Wilmshurst, released on August 6, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars John Hurt, Shuntaro Hida, Robert Austin and George Anton. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Wilmshurst
- Writers:
- Paul Wilmshurst, Julie Press
- Producers:
- Paul Wilmshurst, Michał Szczerbic
- Cinematographer:
- Graham Smith
- Composer:
- Daniel Pemberton
- Production:
- BBC, TF1, ZDF, Discovery
- Status:
- Released
Hiroshima (2005) Trailer
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Hiroshima Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Hurt
as Narrator (voice)
Shuntaro Hida
as Self - Hiroshima Survivor
- Robert Austin
Robert Austin
as Winston Churchill
George Anton
as Parsons
- George Elsey
George Elsey
as Self - Military Advisor
Paul Tibbets
as Self - Pilot, Enola Gay
- Theodore "Dutch" Van Kirk
Theodore "Dutch" Van Kirk
as Self - Navigator, Enola Gay
- Akiko Takakura
Akiko Takakura
as Self - Hiroshima Survivor
Daniel Ben Zenou
as Beser
Ed Bishop
as Stimson
Katsumi Cho
as Admiral Yonai
- Noboru Akima
Noboru Akima
as General Anami
Key crew
Directed by Paul Wilmshurst, written by Paul Wilmshurst and Julie Press, produced by Paul Wilmshurst and Michał Szczerbic.
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Hiroshima Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 60 ratings.
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Hiroshima – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Hiroshima?
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The main cast of Hiroshima (2005) includes John Hurt, Shuntaro Hida, Robert Austin, George Anton and George Elsey. The film was directed by Paul Wilmshurst. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hiroshima released?
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Hiroshima was released on August 6, 2005 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Hiroshima worth watching?
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Hiroshima (2005) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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