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The Battle of Chernobyl
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The Battle of Chernobyl

2007 · 94 min Documentary History
7.5 / 10 · TMDB

On April 26, 1986, a 1,000 feet high flame rises into the sky of the Ukraine. The fourth reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant just exploded. A battle begins in which 500,000 men are engaged throughout the Soviet Union to "liquidate" the radioactivity, build the "sarcophagus" of the damaged reactor and save the world from a second explosion that would have destroyed half of Europe. Become a reference film, this documentary combines testimonials and unseen footage, tells for the first time the Battle of Chernobyl.

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The Battle of Chernobyl is a very strong film rated 7.5/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2007 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

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Tim Birkett

Narrator

Mikhail Gorbachev

Mikhail Gorbachev

Self

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Hans Blix

Self

Oleg Mirochnikov

Oleg Mirochnikov

Self - Translator

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