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Movie poster: Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter (1996)
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Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter

1996 · 50 min Documentary

In October 1957, one of the Windscale nuclear reactors caught fire. It was the world's first nuclear accident, attributed to the rush to build atomic weapons. This programme highlights the mistakes leading to a nuclear event which, 40 years on, still takes second place only to Chernobyl.

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Year 1996
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary
Director Ian Fisher
Runtime 50 min.

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Windscale 1957: The Nuclear Winter is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1996. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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