The War Game
1966 · directed by Peter Watkins
- Rating
- 84/100
- Hit
- yes
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.
The War Game (1966), directed by Peter Watkins, rates 84/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
More from Peter Watkins
- Edvard Munch (1974) — 86/100 · hit
- Culloden (1964) — 85/100 · TV film, not counted
- Punishment Park (1971) — 82/100 · hit
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