Storyline

This documentary is a compilation of silent black-and-white film footage shot by the Japanese in Hiroshima and Nagasaki shortly after the atomic bomb blasts in early August 1945. English-language voice-over narration has been added, along with a few scenes from American sources. The film shows the destruction and injury caused by the atomic bombs in graphic detail.

Key Information

Director Erik Barnouw
Writers Erik Barnouw, Geof Bartz
Rating 7.5/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Kazuko Oshima

Narrator (voice)

Paul Ronder

Narrator (voice)

J. Robert Oppenheimer

J. Robert Oppenheimer

Self (voice) (archive footage)

Frequently Asked Questions

Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945 was released on January 1, 1970.

The runtime of Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945 is 16m.

Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945 is a War, Documentary, History movie.

Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945 has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945 is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945 was directed by Erik Barnouw.

The main cast of Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945 includes Kazuko Oshima, Paul Ronder, J. Robert Oppenheimer.

Hiroshima Nagasaki August, 1945 is originally in English.