Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter (1996)

Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter (1996) poster

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.

Director: Ian Fisher
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Mike Dodd
Editing: Peter Eichler
Production: Border Television
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

nuclear weapons, nuclear accident

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter about?
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.
Who directed Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter?
Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter was directed by Ian Fisher.
Who stars in Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter?
Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter stars Tim Pigott-Smith.
How long is Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter?
Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter?
Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter is a Documentary film.
Where was Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter produced?
Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter was produced in United Kingdom.