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The Decision to Drop the Bomb
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The Decision to Drop the Bomb

1965 Β· 84 min Documentary War
⭐ 6.7 / 10 · TMDB

J. Robert Oppenheimer and other key figures involved in the decision to drop the first atomic bomb discuss their motivations in this NBC News documentary. Originally produced and televised in 1965, two decades after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it was re-released in 2023 with an epilogue by Michael Beschloss, NBC News Presidential Historian.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The Decision to Drop the Bomb has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.7/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer β€” you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1965. They don't make them like this anymore β€” which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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🎭 Cast

Chet Huntley

Chet Huntley

Self

J. Robert Oppenheimer

J. Robert Oppenheimer

Self

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McGeorge Bundy

Self

Leslie Groves

Leslie Groves

Self

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John J. McCloy

Self

John Rich

John Rich

Self - Special Correspondent

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