The War Game

1966Rated7.748mWar, TV Movie

A hypothetical Chinese invasion of South Vietnam triggers a new world war between East and West. In Rochester, Kent, the anticipation of a nuclear attack leads to mass evacuations. When a stray missile explodes, the ensuing firestorm blinds all those who see it. It's not long before the fabric of society is ripped apart from radiation poisoning, a lack of infrastructure and rioting for food and other necessities.

Starring: Michael Aspel, Kathy Staff, Peter Watkins

Trailer

Cast

  • Michael AspelCommentator
  • Kathy StaffInterviewee (uncredited)
  • Peter WatkinsDocumentist (uncredited)
  • Peter GrahamCommentator
  • Dave BaldwinSchoolmaster / Interviewer (uncredited)

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