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The Decision to Drop the Bomb

The Decision to Drop the Bomb

J. Robert Oppenheimer and other key figures involved in the decision to drop the first atomic bomb discuss their motivations in this NBC News documentary. Originally produced and televised in 1965, two decades after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it was re-released in 2023 with an epilogue by Michael Beschloss, NBC News Presidential Historian.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Decision to Drop the Bomb
  • Genres: Documentary, War
  • Release Date: 1965-01-05
  • Runtime: 84 minutes
  • Rating: 6.7/10 (3 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: NBC News
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.1374
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Chet Huntley

Chet Huntley

as Self

J. Robert Oppenheimer

J. Robert Oppenheimer

as Self

McGeorge Bundy

McGeorge Bundy

as Self

Leslie Groves

Leslie Groves

as Self

John J. McCloy

John J. McCloy

as Self

John Rich

John Rich

as Self - Special Correspondent

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

world war iinuclear weapons

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Decision to Drop the Bomb?

The Decision to Drop the Bomb is a Documentary, War movie directed by . It was released on 1965-01-05.

Who are the main actors in The Decision to Drop the Bomb?

The main cast includes Chet Huntley, J. Robert Oppenheimer, McGeorge Bundy, Leslie Groves, John J. McCloy, .

Where can I watch The Decision to Drop the Bomb online?

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Is The Decision to Drop the Bomb based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Decision to Drop the Bomb?

The Decision to Drop the Bomb has an IMDb rating of 6.7/10 based on 3 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Decision to Drop the Bomb?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Decision to Drop the Bomb?

The soundtrack was composed by NBC News. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Decision to Drop the Bomb filmed?

The Decision to Drop the Bomb was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Decision to Drop the Bomb?

The total runtime of The Decision to Drop the Bomb is 84 minutes.

Is The Decision to Drop the Bomb suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Decision to Drop the Bomb?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Decision to Drop the Bomb.

Does The Decision to Drop the Bomb have a post-credit scene?

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