(Too Near the Sun)

Content: Documentary, first broadcast in 1966, that tells the history of the superbomb, exploring the race by scientists to imitate the nuclear reactions of the sun and build the first thermonuclear weapon. The film reveals how the careers and reputations of some of the scientists involved were seared in the process.

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

49 minutes

Year:

1966

Production companies:

BBC

Actors:

Narrator

Narrator

self (archive footage)

self (archive footage)

self (archive footage)

Crews:

Editor

Writer

Producer

Researcher

Researcher