Culloden ; The war game.
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
Toronto, Ont. : New York : Project X Distribution ;, [2006].
Format
DVD
Edition
Full screen ver.
ISBN
156730432X, 9781567304329
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (121 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (11 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm).
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Published
Toronto, Ont. : New York : Project X Distribution ;, [2006].
Edition
Full screen ver.
Language
English
ISBN
156730432X, 9781567304329
UPC
881751200341
Notes
General Note
Videodisc release of films produced in 1964 (Culloden) and 1965 (War game).
General Note
Drama documentaries.
General Note
Extra features: full length audio commentary for The war game by Patrick Murphy; full length audio commentary for Culloden by John Cook.
Creation/Production Credits
War game: written and produced by Peter Watkins ; BBC ; commentary, Dick Graham, Michael Aspel ; photography, Peter Bartlett ; film editor, Michael Bradsell.
Creation/Production Credits
Culloden: written and produced by Peter Watkins ; BBC ; photography, Dick Bush ; editor, Michael Bradsell.
Description
War game: A dramatization of the possible effects of nuclear warfare on Great Britain. Explores the physical damage effects, the psychological effects on the survivors, the societal logic for the existence of nuclear arms, and the attempts to understand how the balance of power keeps atomic weapons in check.
Description
Culloden: In 1746 Scots fighting for Bonnie Prince Charlie lose to English forces in Scotland at the brutal battle of Culloden.
System Details
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; mono.
Language
In English with optional English and French subtitles.
Awards
The war game: Academy Award, Best Documentary Feature, 1967; BAFTA Film Award, Best Short Film; Venice Film Festival, Special Prize.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Charles Edward, -- Prince, grandson of James II, King of England, -- 1720-1788.
Civil defense.
Culloden, Battle of, Scotland, 1746.
Documentary-style films.
Feature films.
Great Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760.
Historical reenactments (Motion pictures)
Nuclear warfare -- Psychological aspects.
Nuclear warfare -- Social aspects.
Video recordings.
War films.
Civil defense.
Culloden, Battle of, Scotland, 1746.
Documentary-style films.
Feature films.
Great Britain -- History -- George II, 1727-1760.
Historical reenactments (Motion pictures)
Nuclear warfare -- Psychological aspects.
Nuclear warfare -- Social aspects.
Video recordings.
War films.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Watkins, P., Graham, D., & Aspel, M. (2006). Culloden: The war game (Full screen ver.). Project X Distribution ;.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Watkins, Peter, 1935-, Dick. Graham and Michael Aspel. 2006. Culloden: The War Game. Toronto, Ont. : New York: Project X Distribution.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Watkins, Peter, 1935-, Dick. Graham and Michael Aspel. Culloden: The War Game Toronto, Ont. : New York: Project X Distribution, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Watkins, Peter, Dick Graham, and Michael Aspel. Culloden: The War Game Full screen ver., Project X Distribution ;, 2006.
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