Silent Storm (2004)

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From 1957 to 1978, scientists secretly removed bone samples from over 21,000 dead Australians as they searched for evidence of the deadly poison, Strontium 90 - a by-product of nuclear testing. Silent Storm reveals the story behind this astonishing case of officially sanctioned "body-snatching". Set against a backdrop of the Cold War, the saga follows celebrated scientist, Hedley Marston, as he attempts to blow the whistle on radioactive contamination and challenge official claims that British atomic tests posed no threat to the Australian people. Marston's findings are not only disputed, he is targeted as "a scientist of counter-espionage interest". Now, questions are being raised about the health repercussions for generations of Australians.

Director: Peter Butt
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Guy Gross
Cinematography: Calvin Gardiner
Editing: Peter Butt
Production: Film Austalia, SBS Independent
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

nuclear testing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Silent Storm about?
From 1957 to 1978, scientists secretly removed bone samples from over 21,000 dead Australians as they searched for evidence of the deadly poison, Strontium 90 - a by-product of nuclear testing. Silent Storm reveals the story behind this astonishing case of officially sanctioned "body-snatching". Set against a backdrop of the Cold War, the saga follows celebrated scientist, Hedley Marston, as he attempts to blow the whistle on radioactive contamination and challenge official claims that British atomic tests posed no threat to the Australian people. Marston's findings are not only disputed, he is targeted as "a scientist of counter-espionage interest". Now, questions are being raised about the health repercussions for generations of Australians.
Who directed Silent Storm?
Silent Storm was directed by Peter Butt.
Who stars in Silent Storm?
Silent Storm stars Paula Arundell, Bille Brown.
How long is Silent Storm?
Silent Storm has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Silent Storm?
Silent Storm is a Documentary film.
Where was Silent Storm produced?
Silent Storm was produced in Australia.