The Beginning or the End (1947)
Behind a forbidden door is a terrifying secret!
The research, development, and deployment of the first atomic bomb, as well as the bombing of Hiroshima, are detailed in this docudrama.
Director: Norman Taurog
Genre: Drama, Documentary, History, War
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: February 19, 1947
Cast
- Brian Donlevy - Maj. Gen. Leslie R. Groves
- Robert Walker - Col. Jeff Nixon
- Tom Drake - Matt Cochran
- Beverly Tyler - Anne Cochran
- Hume Cronyn - Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer
- Audrey Totter - Jean O'Leary
- Hurd Hatfield - Dr. John Wyatt
- Joseph Calleia - Dr. Enrico Fermi
- Godfrey Tearle - President Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Victor Francen - Dr. Marre
Screenplay
- Frank Wead
- Bob Considine (Story)
Music: Daniele Amfitheatrof
Cinematography: Ray June
Editing: George Boemler
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
atomic bomb, hiroshima, japan
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Beginning or the End about?
- The research, development, and deployment of the first atomic bomb, as well as the bombing of Hiroshima, are detailed in this docudrama.
- Who directed The Beginning or the End?
- The Beginning or the End was directed by Norman Taurog.
- Who stars in The Beginning or the End?
- The Beginning or the End stars Brian Donlevy, Robert Walker, Tom Drake, Beverly Tyler, Hume Cronyn, Audrey Totter.
- How long is The Beginning or the End?
- The Beginning or the End has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The Beginning or the End?
- The Beginning or the End is a Drama, Documentary, History, War film.
- Where was The Beginning or the End produced?
- The Beginning or the End was produced in United States of America.