Movie

The Decision to Drop the Bomb

★ 6.7(3)19651h 24m

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Good to know

Director: Fred Freed, Len Giovannitti
Release date: 1965-01-05
Runtime: 1h 24m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: NBC News

About The Decision to Drop the Bomb

The Decision to Drop the Bomb is a 1965 movie in the Documentary and War genres, directed by Fred Freed and Len Giovannitti, starring Chet Huntley, J. Robert Oppenheimer and McGeorge Bundy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Decision to Drop the Bomb in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Chet Huntley

Self

J. Robert Oppenheimer

Self

McGeorge Bundy

Self

Leslie Groves

Self

John J. McCloy

Self

John Rich

Self - Special Correspondent

Themes & keywords

world war iinuclear weapons

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Decision to Drop the Bomb in Italy?+

The Decision to Drop the Bomb is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Decision to Drop the Bomb on Netflix?+

The Decision to Drop the Bomb is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Decision to Drop the Bomb?+

The Decision to Drop the Bomb has a runtime of 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

Who stars in The Decision to Drop the Bomb?+

The Decision to Drop the Bomb stars Chet Huntley, J. Robert Oppenheimer, McGeorge Bundy, Leslie Groves and John J. McCloy.

When did The Decision to Drop the Bomb come out?+

The Decision to Drop the Bomb is a 1965 movie directed by Fred Freed and Len Giovannitti.

What genre is The Decision to Drop the Bomb?+

The Decision to Drop the Bomb is Documentary and War film.

Who directed The Decision to Drop the Bomb?+

The Decision to Drop the Bomb was directed by Fred Freed and Len Giovannitti.