Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents
Jan 01, 2001 · 53m
Director
Peter KuranOverview
Since 1950, there have been 32 nuclear weapon accidents, known as "Broken Arrows." A Broken Arrow is defined as an unexpected event involving nuclear weapons that result in the accidental launching, firing, detonating, theft or loss of the weapon. To date, six nuclear weapons have been lost and never recovered.Now, recently declassified documents reveal the history and secrecy surrounding the events known as "Broken Arrows". There have been 32 nuclear weapon accidents since 1950. Six of these nuclear weapons have been lost and never recovered. What does this say about our defense system? What does this mean to our threatened environment? What do we do to rectify these monumental "mistakes"? Using spectacular special effects, newly uncovered and recently declassified footage, filmmaker Peter Kuran explores the accidents, incidents and exercises in the secret world of nuclear weapons.
Cast of Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents
Adam WestNarrator
David G. Jacksonself (Former DOE Public Affairs Officer)- Walter GreggSelf (Broken Arrow Victim)
- Parker C. Peedinself (Former B-52 Pilot, USAF)
- John Taschnerself (Health Physics Los Alamos Nat. Lab.)
- Matthew Coolidgeself (Center for Land Use Interpretation)
- Barney Rubinself (Former Livermore Chemical Engineer)
Crew of Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents
About Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents
What is Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents about?
Since 1950, there have been 32 nuclear weapon accidents, known as "Broken Arrows." A Broken Arrow is defined as an unexpected event involving nuclear weapons that result in the accidental launching, firing, detonating, theft or loss of the weapon. To date, six nuclear weapons have been lost and never recovered.Now, recently declassified documents reveal the history and secrecy surrounding the…
When was Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents released?
Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents was released on January 1, 2001.
Where can I watch Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents?
Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents?
Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents runs 53 minutes.
Who directed Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents?
Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents was directed by Peter Kuran.
Who is in the cast of Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents?
The cast of Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents includes Adam West (Narrator), David G. Jackson (self (Former DOE Public Affairs Officer)), Walter Gregg (Self (Broken Arrow Victim)), Parker C. Peedin (self (Former B-52 Pilot, USAF)) and John Taschner (self (Health Physics Los Alamos Nat. Lab.)).
Is Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents on Netflix?
No, Nuclear Rescue 911: Broken Arrows & Incidents is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.