Race to Oblivion(1982)
Race to Oblivion Synopsis
Documentary about the dangers of the nuclear arms race, including an interview with an eyewitness of the bomb drop on Hiroshima and scientific statements describing the devastating consequences of a nuclear war.
Race to Oblivion (1982) is a documentary film directed by Robert B. Churchill, released on January 2, 1982 with a runtime of 27m. It stars Burt Lancaster, Shigeko Sasamori, Gene R. LaRocque and Kosta Tsipis.
- Director:
- Robert B. Churchill
- Writers:
- Edmund H. North
- Producers:
- Edmund H. North
- Production:
- Physicians For Social Responsibility, Valley Cable TV Crew
- Status:
- Released
Race to Oblivion (1982) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Race to Oblivion before you stream it.
Race to Oblivion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Burt Lancaster
as Self - Host / Narrator
- Shigeko Sasamori
Shigeko Sasamori
as Self - Hiroshima survivor
- Gene R. LaRocque
Gene R. LaRocque
as Self - Rear Admiral U.S.N. (Ret.) (archive footage)
- Kosta Tsipis
Kosta Tsipis
as Self - PhD. (archive footage)
- Victor W. Sidel
Victor W. Sidel
as Self - M.D. (archive footage)
John Kenneth Galbraith
as Self - PhD. (archive footage)
- Richard G. Saxon
Richard G. Saxon
as Self - M.D. (archive footage)
- Judd Marmor
Judd Marmor
as Self - M.D. (archive footage)
- H. Jack Geiger
H. Jack Geiger
as Self - M.D. (archive footage)
- Helen Caldicott
Helen Caldicott
as Self - M.B., B.S. (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
as Self - President of the United States (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Robert B. Churchill, written by Edmund H. North, produced by Edmund H. North.
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Race to Oblivion – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Race to Oblivion?
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The main cast of Race to Oblivion (1982) includes Burt Lancaster, Shigeko Sasamori, Gene R. LaRocque, Kosta Tsipis and Victor W. Sidel. The film was directed by Robert B. Churchill. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Race to Oblivion released?
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Race to Oblivion was released on January 2, 1982 and runs for 27m.
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