Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter(1996)
Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter Synopsis
In October 1957, one of the Windscale nuclear reactors caught fire. It was the world's first nuclear accident, attributed to the rush to build atomic weapons. This programme highlights the mistakes leading to a nuclear event which, 40 years on, still takes second place only to Chernobyl.
Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter (1996) is a documentary film directed by Ian Fisher, released on January 1, 1996 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Tim Pigott-Smith.
- Director:
- Ian Fisher
- Writers:
- Ian Fisher
- Producers:
- Ian Fisher
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Dodd
- Production:
- Border Television
- Status:
- Released
Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ian Fisher, written by Ian Fisher, produced by Ian Fisher.
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Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter?
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The main cast of Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter (1996) includes Tim Pigott-Smith. The film was directed by Ian Fisher. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter released?
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Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter was released on January 1, 1996 and runs for 50m.