Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945 (1970)
This documentary is a compilation of silent black-and-white film footage shot by the Japanese in Hiroshima and Nagasaki shortly after the atomic bomb blasts in early August 1945. English-language voice-over narration has been added, along with a few scenes from American sources. The film shows the destruction and injury caused by the atomic bombs in graphic detail.
Director: Erik Barnouw
Genre: War, Documentary, History
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: January 1, 1970
Cast
- Kazuko Oshima - Narrator (voice)
- Paul Ronder - Narrator (voice)
- J. Robert Oppenheimer - Self (voice) (archive footage)
Screenplay
Editing: Geof Bartz, Paul Ronder
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Erik Barnouw
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945 about?
- This documentary is a compilation of silent black-and-white film footage shot by the Japanese in Hiroshima and Nagasaki shortly after the atomic bomb blasts in early August 1945. English-language voice-over narration has been added, along with a few scenes from American sources. The film shows the destruction and injury caused by the atomic bombs in graphic detail.
- Who directed Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945?
- Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945 was directed by Erik Barnouw.
- Who stars in Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945?
- Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945 stars Kazuko Oshima, Paul Ronder, J. Robert Oppenheimer.
- How long is Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945?
- Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945 has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945?
- Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945 is a War, Documentary, History film.