The Man Who Saved the World(2012)
The Man Who Saved the World Synopsis
During the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, Soviet Navy officer Vasily Arkhipov refused to launch a nuclear strike and saved the world from nuclear war and total destruction.
The Man Who Saved the World (2012) is a documentary, history and war film directed by Nick Green, released on October 22, 2012 with a runtime of 53m. It stars Jay O. Sanders, Alisdair Simpson, Leon Ockenden and Martin McDougall. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Green
- Writers:
- Nick Green
- Status:
- Released
The Man Who Saved the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jay O. Sanders
as Narrator (voice)
Alisdair Simpson
as Narrator (voice)
Leon Ockenden
as Vasily Arkhipov
Martin McDougall
as Submarine Captain
Vasili Arkhipov
as Self (archive footage)
Fidel Castro
as Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
as Self (archive footage)
Nikita Khrushchev
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Nick Green, written by Nick Green.
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The Man Who Saved the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Man Who Saved the World – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Man Who Saved the World?
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The main cast of The Man Who Saved the World (2012) includes Jay O. Sanders, Alisdair Simpson, Leon Ockenden, Martin McDougall and Vasili Arkhipov. The film was directed by Nick Green. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Man Who Saved the World released?
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The Man Who Saved the World was released on October 22, 2012 and runs for 53m.
Is The Man Who Saved the World worth watching?
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The Man Who Saved the World (2012) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.