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The Beginning or the End

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.

1h 52m1947NRTMDb 6.4

DramaDocumentaryHistoryWar

English

Crew and Cast

Norman TaurogNorman TaurogDirectorBrian DonlevyBrian DonlevyMaj. Gen. Leslie R. GrovesRobert WalkerRobert WalkerCol. Jeff NixonTom DrakeTom DrakeMatt CochranBeverly TylerBeverly TylerAnne CochranHume CronynHume CronynDr. J. Robert OppenheimerAudrey TotterAudrey TotterJean O'LearyHurd HatfieldHurd HatfieldDr. John WyattJoseph CalleiaJoseph CalleiaDr. Enrico FermiGodfrey TearleGodfrey TearlePresident Franklin D. RooseveltVictor FrancenVictor FrancenDr. MarreRichard HaydnRichard HaydnDr. ChisholmJonathan HaleJonathan HaleDr. Vannevar BushJohn LitelJohn LitelK.T. KellerHenry O'NeillHenry O'NeillGen. Thomas F. FarrellWarner AndersonWarner AndersonCapt. William S. ParsonsEllen RossEllen RossWaitressBobby JordanBobby JordanRadioman on Tinian Receiving A-Bomb Message
Jerry SchumacherNazi Officer

Storyline

The research, development, and deployment of the first atomic bomb, as well as the bombing of Hiroshima, are detailed in this docudrama.

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Info

Status
Released
Released
19 February 1947
Runtime
1h 52m
Rating
NR
TMDB score
6.4 / 10 (13 votes)

Production

Director
Norman Taurog
Writers
Frank Wead, Bob Considine
Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English