Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter · 1996
Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter (1996) is a Documentary film directed by Ian Fisher, starring Tim Pigott-Smith.
Documentary
Overview
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.
Cast
Tim Pigott-Smith
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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.
When was "Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter" released?
Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter was released in 1996.
Who stars in "Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter"?
The cast includes Tim Pigott-Smith.
