Atomic War & This Is Not a Test (Spec)

Atomic War & This Is Not a Test (Spec)


Starring:Antun Vrdoljak, Zlatko Madunic, Ljubisa Jovanovic, Ita Rina, Janez Vrhovec, Bosa Stojadinovic, Velimir 'Bata' Zivojinovic, Ewa Krzyzewska, Tana Mascarelli, Seamon Glass, Thayer Roberts, Mary Morlas (II), Aubrey Martin, Michael Greene, Alan Austin, Carol Kent, Norman Winston, Ron Starr, Don Spruance, Norman Bishop
Director: Veljko Bulajic, Fredric Gadette, Anthony Rizzo (II)
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
Once upon a time, the Big Bad Bomb was #1 on everyone's Paranoid Hit Parade. Atom-bomb movies were made to scare us; atom-bomb short subjects were meant to calm us down. Now you can relive some of that Mushroom-Cloud Mania with this Nuclear Collection of Atomic-Age Kulture. Just hope you don't end up glowing in the dark... "Atomic War Bride" (1960, 75 min.) - At a church in the country, eternally optimistic John marries Maria, his Atomic War Bride, as planes buzz overhead and bombs start dropping. Though John is "mobilized" by the military seconds after the ceremony, he and Maria are reunited just in time for the Big Bang. "This Is Not a Test" (1961, 72 min.) - When the police radio blares, "Air Raid! Condition Red! This is Not a Test," Deputy Sheriff Dan Colter sets up a roadblock on a lonely section of mountain road in the middle of the night as he and a microcosm of American society wait for the bomb by engaging in various end-of-the-world activities.
Trinity & Beyond - The Atomic Bomb Movie
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • More than bombs...
  • Great Movie
  • NOT SOMETHING TO WATCH WHILE ONE IS EATING - - - -
  • Wow!
  • intrguing & visually beautiful
 Trinity & Beyond - The Atomic Bomb Movie
Starring: William Shatner , Edward Teller , Frank H. Shelton , Randall William Cook , and Hubert H. Humphrey
Director: Peter Kuran
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ASIN: B000GFRI72
Release Date: 2006-10-24

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In the salad days of nuclear-weapons testing, the United States detonated 331 atomic, hydrogen, and thermonuclear bombs. Many of those explosions appear in Trinity and Beyond, which utilizes a lot of declassified footage, most of it in color. Standouts include the United States' South Pacific detonation of an atom bomb 90 feet below the water to study the effects on a fleet of ships. Surprise, surprise, they sink! If that wasn't enough, the navy also loaded the decks with sheep to study the effects of the blast on life forms. Surprise, surprise, they die! Glowing leg of lamb anyone? This film will alternately amuse and horrify you at the rampant irresponsibility of the Soviets and Americans in their quest for nuclear domination. The Russians have the honor of having detonated the largest nuclear bomb ever at a whopping 58 megatons. The Hiroshima bomb was barely a kiloton. Of course, after the U.S. and Russia ceased their activities, the Chinese decided to get in on the act. But that's a different story for a different documentary. --Kristian St. Clair

Description

Trinity & Beyond… The Atomic Bomb Movieis the top secret, strange and visually compelling history of the design, production and testing of Atomic Hydrogen bombs.

In this special 60th Anniversary Diamond Edition, renowned special effects filmmaker Peter Kuran (Star Wars, Star Trek II & V, Robocop) offers up amazing film footage chronicling the top secret, strange and visually compelling history of the design, production and testing of Atomic Hydrogen bombs by the United States. With the development and use of award-winning new film restoration systems, Kuran has perfectly preserved these haunting images for generations to come.

Narrated by William Shatner (Boston Legal, Star Trek), Trinity & Beyond features extremely rare film segments from top secret government archives and startling footage of nuclear bomb tests conducted by Great Britain and China, plus the largest atomic explosion ever created by Russia, and de-classified U.S. footage released to the public as recent as May, 2006. Whether being exploded under the ocean, suspended by a balloon, shot from a cannon or even detonated in space, these weapons are capable of devastating destruction - the quality of these images is as startling as are remarkable.

With new footage shot with hi-definition cameras, this award-winning production also features an amazing explosion segment that must be seen with 3D glasses to truly take in its full impact. Trinity & Beyond features an original score performed by the Moscow Symphony Orchestra and an interview with Dr. Edward Teller a developer of nuclear weapons and one of the most controversial figures of the 20th century.

Trinity & Beyond is an extraordinary production that provides an important understanding of events and the creations of technologies that have changed the world forever.

Special Features: - Atomic Bomb 3-D Bonus Section - Live-Action Bomb Explosion with Actual Sound Delay - Mind-Blowing Photo Slide Show - Reference Chart of All The Nuclear Detonations by the U.S. Including Yields

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars More than bombs..........2007-02-23

This was a very interesting movie. It not only gives the historical development of atomic/thermonuclear weaponry, but presents it all within the context of the Arms Race and the Cold War. As I grew up nearing the end of the Cold War, this movie helped me gain some perspective on the cultural context of my youth. I had told my 25 year-old coworker about this movie and he said, "Cold War? What's that??" It's a very fascinating movie on many levels. There are two or three other movies in this series, but this is the place to start.

Grace and peace,
Jeffrey

5 out of 5 stars Great Movie.......2006-09-04

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I would reccomend it to anyone. I had only one complaint and that was about the footage of some of the bombs exploding. They would use music or shots of the earth's surface coming closer and it would tense up until the exact second the bomb exploded. It was kind of unexpected. A good example is the shot of the first thermo-nuclear bomb the U.S. detonated. I would have liked to see the explosion starting from before it actually exploded, kind of like a simulation of a live viewing. Instead they throw it right into your face unexpectedly. It seems like a trick they used to make the movie more exciting, but somehow it doesn't work. They also showed the names of the bomb exploding after it exploded. It would have been better had they showed the names before it blew up. It's like when you hear something explode and you barely turn around to see the explosion starting but you don't get a good chance to relax a bit and see where it is going to explode. Not all the shots were like this of course, but some of the good ones were. Of course the movie is about the history and about the amazing story of the bomb. With that note, it is a great movie, and everyone should watch it.

5 out of 5 stars NOT SOMETHING TO WATCH WHILE ONE IS EATING - - - -.......2006-04-19

- - - - THINKING HOWEVER WOULD BE IDEAL DURING VIEWING!

IN A NUTSHELL: ATOMIC BOMB TESTING = PRACTICE MAKES BIGGER YIELDS!

A very direct and comprehensive look at the era of nuclear testing by the United States, including all its component parts.

WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT: THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE COLD WAR'S MUNITIONS

This rather sobering documentary is organized in linear form. It begins, literally start at the beginning - "The Manhattan Project" [Einstein's letter to Roosevelt in 1938] and proceeds toward the end of this era - The First Real Treaty Banning Atmospheric Testing - by the United States and Soviet Union - 1963.

THE IN-BETWEEN = ATOMIC TESTING ON A WHOLESALE BASIS: 1945-1963

The film concentrates on the in-between, where 331 atmospheric nuclear tests were conducted by the United States. We see an expose of the progression and objectives of the tests, which sadly do include the effects of the atomic blasts on living things; pigs, sheep, rats. Not good for youngsters, but needed to give perspective to what is entailed in atomic testing on a wholesale basis.

There are frequent interviews with scientists, soldiers and newsreels too. Much of what is shown has only recently become declassified, and it is very simply though articulatly presented.

CONCLUSIONS: THAT IS FOR ALL OF 'US' TO DECIDE!

The conclusions are literally for us to decide [for a welcomed change] and this video will mean different things to different people, which is as it should be.

ABOUT THE VIDEO: YES - I WISH I HAD THE DVD - IT HAS EXTRA FEATURES -

But - - - I don't have the DVD. The VHS however, is excellent, and perhaps something like this is better received and digested on a less-is-more basis. If that is your thinking, this video, which most public libraries seem to have will do quite nicely. If you are buying this, it seems that the DVD and the interesting features it has, including the 3D effects, would be interesting.

BOTTOM LINE: NOT ENTERTAINMENT AND NOT FOR CHILDREN

Shatner's restrained narration and the incredibly well organized presentation of classified material, interviews and newsreels is literally in a class by itself. There's alot here, so be prepared for a long viewing, even without the extra DVD features.

ALSO RECOMMENDED:

--* THE ATOMIC CAFE

5 out of 5 stars Wow!.......2006-01-30

This is a MUST movie for those who like this kind of history. The movie covers it all and much more. From the beginning to the end, it really is the Atomic Bomb Movie!

4 out of 5 stars intrguing & visually beautiful.......2005-12-06

Overall an excellent & informative film- visually stunning and well integrated, progressing through the history and politics of nuclear weapons. I thought from a scientific persepective, no one explained the phenomena seen- the various pressure waves, radiation aura, and condensation clouds and what causes them. Perhaps it would be less interesting to a non technical viever but after awhile, I found the stunning colors & clouds with symphonic music a little tiresome- perhaps some scientific explanation would be nice 'special feature' on the DVD. Overall though a worthwhile purchase.
The Atomic Cafe
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Atomic Cafe
  • Not funny
  • Frightenly funny
  • A blast from the Good Old Days!
  • Excellent View into '50s nuclear madness
 The Atomic Cafe
Starring: Val Peterson , Nikita Khrushchev , Hugh Beaumont , Joseph McCarthy (II) , and Dwight D. Eisenhower
Director: Kevin Rafferty (II) , Pierce Rafferty , and Jayne Loader
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ASIN: B000060MW1
Release Date: 2002-03-26

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The atomic bomb changed the world forever, and this wonderful film shows how Americans expressed wonder over atomic weapons and then suffered from the pervasive fear that America would be on the receiving end of a Soviet nuclear attack. Atomic Cafe is a brilliant compilation of archival film clips beginning with the first atomic bomb detonation in the New Mexico desert. The footage, much of it produced as government propaganda, follows the story of the bomb through the two atomic attacks on Japan that ended World War II to the bomb's central role in the cold war. Shown along with the famous "duck and cover" Civil Defense films are lesser-known clips, many of which possess a bizarre black humor when seen today, and it's easy to see why this film, which was produced in the early 1980s, became a cult classic sometimes referred to as the "nuclear Reefer Madness." Bellicose congressmen are shown advocating a freewheeling policy of nuclear strikes against China during the Korean War, suburban families are shown enjoying the comforts of their bomb shelters, and footage of a boy trying to bicycle to a bomb shelter in a "bomb survival suit" his father designed is priceless. Atomic Cafe is at once clever and poignant, a canny and offbeat look at a significant period in American history. --Robert J. McNamara

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On its 20-year anniversary, and not a moment too soon, THE ATOMIC CAFE is back to provide us with a much-needed release of comic energy. A dark comedy in the truest sense, this timeless classic took the nation by storm when it first debuted in 1982. The

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Atomic Cafe.......2007-02-25

A great documentary (with a dark, ironic, humorous side) of American culture as shaped by the Cold War (paricularly 1950s and 1960s). I use parts of this in a class I teach, and the students love it. How can you go wrong with the Duck and Cover turtle song and the kid riding his bike in an oven mitt to protect against an unexpected blast?!

1 out of 5 stars Not funny .......2007-01-09

Yeah, those folks in the 50's sure were paranoid and gullible. Ha ha. How anyone could possibly think that the subject of nuclear holocaust and the fear thereof could be milked for a few laughs is pathetic. But even if this film was entirely based on a fictional threat the vast majority of its fitful stabs at humor require a deeper state of inebriation than I would care to endure.

5 out of 5 stars Frightenly funny.......2006-12-27

I saw "Atomic Cafe" when it first came out in 1982, and the film has lost none of its zip in the intervening years. The film is a montage of military and civilian footage of Americans attempting to deal with the destructive enormity of atomic power, overlain with the cheesiest A-bomb related period music. Starting with an interview with an unapologetic Paul Tibbetts (who flew the Enola Gay on its bombing run over Hiroshima) through the Nixon-Khrushchev "kitchen debates" of the 1950s, the film takes us on a wild and irreverent ride through an America terrified by the prospect of instant annihilation.

What's neat is that the movie is not narrated except by the voices of the times. President Eisenhower urges America (in its consumer greatness) not to panic. Bert the Turtle teaches a generation of children to duck and cover when they see the atomic flash. Government films urge the country into fallout shelters where they can wait a few minutes before coming up to take a look around and start the arduous job of straightening the picture frames knocked askew by the blast. Catholic clergy are filmed dispensing the government to build the bomb and permitting homeowners to stock "protective devices" in their shelters against those poor souls trying to get in.

The torrent of disinformation and misinformation is fascinating, and would be funnier if the possibility of nuclear war were not so real. Ironic too is the population's level of trust in a government clearly unwilling to level with it about the level of destruction that the bomb would perpetrate.

The film mis-stepped only once, in allowing for sympathy to the Rosenbergs. Subsequent years have shown that they most probably did give nuclear secrets to the Soviets. I can feel pity for their children and abhor their executions without excusing their wickedness.

"Atomic Cafe" does have an agenda. By juxtaposing pictures of children hiding under beds and school desks with images of the obliteration of bombed test homes, it makes clear the fact that nuclear war is not the mostly-survivable thing that might lead some to complacency about atomic attack. The film does not stint on showing the horrors of nuclear attack and fallout. As such, it has done a great service by laying out the true cost of atomic warfare as well as of blindly trusting those who control the detonation of those awful weapons.

The DVD extras are nothing special -- little more than trailers and credits.

4 out of 5 stars A blast from the Good Old Days!.......2006-08-25

Wow this movie is an eye opener. After watching it I can believe in almost any conspiracy theory,because they all sound more reasonable than the truth about the Government's Atomic testing programs. Back then people were told that mny forms of radiation will bounce harmlessly off human skin! Hosts of Kid Tv shows talked about bomb shelter preparedness! No wonder everyone went nuts in the 60's. It was backlash against all the "Atomic War" talk. Children were regularily reminded in classs that an A-bomb could hit at any time.Hmm explains alot about the Boomers. You probably already know that this movie is a collection of propaganda films shown in America to calm the fears of the public over nuclear war. It's brilliantly edited. Hope the makers have a long and prolific career. Some of it is VERY funny when you look back at the attitudes of the time. There's a great part where Nixon appears on a variety show with Nikita Kruschev, and Nikita makes Dick look pretty shabby as they attempt to one up each other on Aamerican national Tv.When you lack the people skills of even a hard line Communist Premiere then you know you're in trouble. Ah Dick, you should have learned. The most important message I got from this film is that the Gov't needs to be watched very closely to ensure its honesty. There are too many agendas floating around Washington that don't have the public's best interest in mind. Don't accept anything that is spoon fed to you because it's probably a load of crap. Except irradiated food, I'm sure the Gov't wouldn't let that happen if it wasn't safe. NOT!

5 out of 5 stars Excellent View into '50s nuclear madness.......2006-08-18

As an elementary school kid during the '50s, I still remember the "duck and cover" song. "The Atomic Cafe" is an excellent look into the past to see just how dangerous new technology can be when the expected benefits are exaggerated and the known hazards are considered insignificant. I remember an article about how nuclear power plants would provide us with so much energy that we would pay a monthly flat rate of about $25 for unlimited power. No one foresaw Three Mile Island or Chernobyl. The only real voice that questioned our headlong rush into the nuclear age were the producers of science-fiction movies because, in the 1950s, any politician or scientist who questioned our nuclear policy was condemned as a communist. "The Atomic Cafe" provides a wonderful look at the past that could serve as a lesson for the future.
Atomic Journeys - Welcome to Ground Zero
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 Atomic Journeys - Welcome to Ground Zero
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ASIN: B000GB5MDS
Release Date: 2006-10-24

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Our atomic heritage resides in sites all over the country--from the Trinity test area to natural-gas wells in Colorado--and many of them are open to the public. Plan your vacation with Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero, a blast through memory lane narrated by the perfectly suited William Shatner. Never-before-seen footage of test explosions and top-secret and work labs explores the history of America's nuclear programs, and interviews with current and former atomic scientists and engineers give depth to sights such as "the most bombed place on Earth" in Nevada. Learn about nonmilitary uses of nuclear weapons, the rationales behind the different programs, and where you can find these strange places. The musical score is a special bonus, performed by the Moscow Symphony Orchestra in a goodwill gesture of post-cold-war cooperation. --Rob Lightner

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Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero

Visit and experience America's original nuclear weapons testing sites...

Through the use of spectacular, never-before-seen nuclear test footage, travels to ten former testing sites and explores the history, physical changes resulting from the tests and current condition of these amazing and important places. Visit the notorious Nevada Test Site, known as the most bombed place on earth. Over 900 nuclear explosions where detonated at this location - an area larger than the State of Rhode Island. Once upon a time these locations were kept top secret, but today, with this 60th Anniversary Diamond Edition of Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero, you will finally see these historic hot spots. Preserving the incredible legacy of America's nuclear testing program stands as a reminder of the fine line between the progress of mankind and the destruction of the earth. Once you understand what really happened at the Ground Zero nuclear testing sites, you will never be the same.

Bonus Segments: - Actual Newsreel Footage of Unarmed Nuke Dropped on South CarolinaTown - Footage of Atomic Tests from Around the World - Slide Show Tours of Nevada Test Site and Hiroshima, Japan - Toursof Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico Test Sites - Atomic Tour Guide: Your Personal Tour Guide to Atomic Locations of the West - Atomic Trailers - Original Score by the Moscow Symphony Orchestra - Exclusive Photo Slide Show

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Film Review.......2007-01-17

This was an okay film, but it was too long and too repetitive.

4 out of 5 stars Relive "Duck & Cover" in living color........2005-09-03

A documentary that uses previously classified B&W and color footage and powerful symphonic music to fully express the forbidding destructive power of nuclear weapons, Welcome To Ground Zero is the second of four DVD's (that I'm aware of) dedicated to exposing the visual truth behind the testing of nuclear weapons from the mid-1940's through their banishment in the 1970's. Ground Zero concentrates on below ground nuclear tests, and the sight of entire islands rising 25 feet or more into the air and falling back to their foundations in a godlike thud can be quite sobering. This is not an anti-nuclear diatribe, nor is it pro nuclear power. Rather, it simply observes and describes what took place in the infancy of our nuclear life, leaving you to determine which end of the scale this branch of science rests: outrageously dangerous or benignly beneficial. Well worth the price of admission - and one way to prove to your friends how useless "Duck & Cover" would have been in a real nuclear blast.

2 out of 5 stars An Atomic Dud.......2003-12-12

Greatly disappointed by this purchase, and certainly would never call this a documentary. Instead, it is a collection of footage with no timeline, context, nor reason. The producer seems content to move from test to test, providing absolutely no understanding of the public, US political, or international forces leading to these amazing tests; there is no attempt to understand how these tests shaped any US or international policies. Instead, it appears the US atomic testing program was conducted by a bunch of curious, "Gee, let's try this, Verne" nuclear hackers with no accountability to anyone but themselves.

Sorry - maybe I've been spoiled by BBC and PBS quality documentaries. But "Atomic Journeys" is no journey at all. More like a childish merry-go-round.

5 out of 5 stars A RARE look at our Nuclear History !!!.......2003-11-21

Being someone who has worked with the Dept. of Energy ( D.O.E ), toured some of the rarest nuclear weapons sites, been a broadcast engineer/hobbist for 10 Years, and am creating my own special documentary about all things nuclear after 9 years of research; I have found Peter Kuran's work ABSOUTELY PERFECT in every detail, ESPECIALLY in his Film transfers to DVD. He has had access to some of the most recently declassified original films from the DOE archives. Most documentary's simply re-hash some of the same footage I've seen over and over again, but not Peter's. If you're interested in our nuclear history, I've seen all and would recommend ALL of the documentary's by www.vce.com.

In a side note, for the person looking for the expermental bunker.......It's called the GREENBRIER HOTEL. You can see some of it's history at: Http://www.greenbrier.com/docs/history.html

I hope that's what your looking for.

3 out of 5 stars "Looking for a MUST SEE Movie" Help everyone.......2003-11-13

Either in the late 80's or early 1990's I saw a movie about an experimental bomb shelter where there were approximately 12 - 15 individuals that were selected to enter a governmental bomb shelter should the need arise. And of course the day came.
The people had to deal with not only each other and the impending doom, but also the external forces of others - the less fortunate, that somehow find out about the shelter - trying to get in. Pleading with their families in tow. I believe there were camera's that allowed the residents to see the people outside begging.
It turned out that this was all a sham and of course it changed everyone. I liked this movie and now, for the last 8 years or so I have been trying to find it and cannot. I have tried every web page possible, gone through the movies at the video rental places.
I know this is not my imagination, so I am trying here since this seems to be a sight that would know of such a film. I did in fact rent this film, I did not see it direclty on TV, nor have I since.
Any help would be appreciated
Life in the Atomic Age- Complete Atom Bomb Nuclear Films - 4 DVD Box Set
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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 Life in the Atomic Age- Complete Atom Bomb Nuclear Films - 4 DVD Box Set

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  • Classic Comprehensive set of Atomic Age / Cold War Era Films
  • Good Quality transfers to Digital DVD Format
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This is the complete set of our "Life in the Atomic Age" DVD series. More than 8 hours of early atomic propaganda. A total of 36 Nuclear/Atomic/Civil Defense related films. Please scroll down on this page to see complete descriptions of the titles on this set. Disc 1: * A is for Atom 1953 - 14:26 * Medical Aspects of Nuclear Radiation 1950 - 20:14 * House in the Middle, The 1954 - 12:09 * Atomic Alert (Elementary version) 1951 - 10:13 * Duck and Cover 1951 - 9:15 * Day Called X, A (Parts I&II) 1955 - 11:46 & 15:25 * Operation Cue (1964 revision) 1964 - 14:02 * Survival Under Atomic Attack 1951 - 8:45 * * Disc 2: * About Fallout (1963 Version) 1963 - 22:25 * News Magazine of the Screen: Atomic Energy 1950s - 21:26 * Radiological Defense 1961 - 26:17 * Atom Bomb 1946 - 7:26 * Management of Mass Casualties, Part X: * Our Cities Must Fight 1951 - 9:00 * Hanford Science Forum 1957 - 9:46 * Disc 3: * * About Fallout (1955 Version) 1955 - 8:20 * Operation Crossroads (Part I) 1946 - 12:06 * Operation Crossroads (Part II) 1946 - 14:30 * Special Delivery 1946 - 11:49 * A Tale of Two Cities 1946 - 12:02 * Stay Safe, Stay Strong: The Facts About Nuclear Weapons 1960 - 22:43 * A-Bomb Blast Effects 1959 - 8:18 * Atomic Energy as a Force for Good (Part I) 1955 13:09 (Part II) 13:55 * Disc 4: * * Atomic Power at Shippingport (Part I) 1958 - 14:45 (Part II) - 14:14 * [First Private Atom Power Plant Opens] 1957 - :54 * Atoms for Peace 1950's - 17:17 * The Atom and Biological Science 1952 - 11:28 * Radiation Safety in Nuclear Energy Explorations (Part I) 1950's - 11:48 (Part II) - 11:43 * Plowshare (Part I) 1961 - 15:30 * Plowshare (Part II) ca. 1961 - 12:46 * Project Dugout 1960 - 8:07 * What You Should Know About Biological Warfare 1952 - 7:17 *

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Full list of films on this DVD.......2006-11-24

Disc 1:

A is for Atom 1953 - 14:26 Animated classic presenting what an atom is, how energy is released from certain kinds of atoms, the peacetime uses of atomic energy and the byproducts of nuclear fission.

Medical Aspects of Nuclear Radiation 1950 - 20:14 Attempt to argue away the dangers of nuclear radiation, with some excellent animation.

House in the Middle, The 1954 - 12:09 Atomic tests at the Nevada Proving Grounds (later the Nevada Test Site) show effects on well-kept homes, homes filled with trash and combustibles, and homes painted with reflective white paint. Asserts that cleanliness is an essential part of civil defense preparedness and that it increased survivability. Selected for the 2002 National Film Registry of "artistically, culturally, and socially significant" films.

Atomic Alert (Elementary version) 1951 - 10:13 Frightening civil defense procedure film aimed at Cold War-era elementary school students.

Duck and Cover 1951 - 9:15 Famous Civil Defense film for children in which Bert the Turtle shows what to do in case of atomic attack. Sponsor: U.S. Federal Civil Defense Administration Producer: Archer Productions, Inc.

Day Called X, A (Part I) 1955 - 11:46 Dramatized atomic evacuation of Portland, Oregon. Part 1

Day Called X, A (Part II) 1955 - 15:25 Dramatized atomic evacuation of Portland, Oregon. Part 2

Operation Cue (1964 revision) 1964 - 14:02 Study of a nuclear test in 1955 at Nevada Test Site.

Survival Under Atomic Attack 1951 - 8:45 "Explains" the dangers of the atomic bomb, the effects of radiation and how to protect oneself if caught in the open or in the home.

Disc 2:

About Fallout (1963 Version) 1963 - 22:25 Optimistic vision of fallout and civil defense countermeasures.

News Magazine of the Screen: Atomic Energy 1950s - 21:26 Compilation of 1950s newsreel stories on atomic weapons testing, civil defense and nuclear energy.

Radiological Defense 1961 - 26:17 Nuclear fallout menaces Americans.

Atom Bomb 1946 - 7:26 Early atomic weapons testing.

Management of Mass Casualties, Part X: Management of Psychological Casualties 1958 - 23:13

Our Cities Must Fight 1951 - 9:00 Civil defense film admonishing U.S. city dwellers to stay and fight in case of enemy invasion, rather than evacuate. Filmed in New York and other cities.

Hanford Science Forum 1957 - 9:46 Television program (one of a series) sponsored by General Electric Company for telecasting to residents of the Richland, Washington area. This interview with Dr. Richard F. Foster, manager of the Aquatic Biology Division at the Hanford plutonium plant, presents his research that the plant's radioactive effluents have no effect on aquatic life in the Columbia River. Also featured is an interview with "science student of the week" Doyle Burke, senior at Columbia High School.

Disc 3:

About Fallout (1955 Version) 1955 - 8:20 Attempt to dispel many common myths and fallacies about radioactive fallout.

Operation Crossroads (Part I) 1946 - 12:06 Documents Able Day and Baker Day blasts of the atomic bomb tests at Bikini Island in the Pacific. Contains footage from many of the ground and aerial cameras set up to record the blasts, beginning with B-29 aircraft "Dave's Dream" dropping an atomic bomb on Bikini Atoll.

Operation Crossroads (Part II) 1946 - 14:30 Documents Able Day and Baker Day blasts of the atomic bomb tests at Bikini Island in the Pacific. Contains footage from many of the ground and aerial cameras set up to record the blasts, beginning with B-29 aircraft "Dave's Dream" dropping an atomic bomb on Bikini Atoll

Special Delivery 1946 - 11:49 Airplanes and missions of the U.S. Army Air Forces, emphasizing Operation Crossroads (the Bikini Island atomic bomb tests).

A Tale of Two Cities 1946 - 12:02 How the atomic bomb destroyed the people and cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.

Stay Safe, Stay Strong: The Facts About Nuclear Weapons 1960 - 22:43 Instructional film on nuclear weapons for U.S. Air Force personnel. This part-animated film includes an explanation of nuclear physics; footage of atmospheric and underground testing; and a bomber making a crash landing.

A-Bomb Blast Effects 1959 - 8:18 Footage from an atomic bomb test - perhaps Operation Tumbler-Snapper?

Atomic Energy as a Force for Good (Part I) 1955 - 13:09 Drama showing the reactions of citizens of a small town to the construction of a nuclear energy plant in their community, and their acceptance of the peaceful aspects of atomic energy.

Atomic Energy as a Force for Good (Part II) 1955 - 13:55 Drama showing the reactions of citizens of a small town to the construction of a nuclear energy plant in their community, and their acceptance of the peaceful aspects of atomic energy.

Disc 4:

Atomic Power at Shippingport (Part I) 1958 - 14:45 Tour of the first commercial nuclear power plant.

Atomic Power at Shippingport (Part II) 1958 - 14:14 Tour of the first commercial nuclear power plant.

[First Private Atom Power Plant Opens] 1957 - :54 Vallecitos Atomic Electric Power Plant, the first licensed nuclear power plant, opens at Pleasanton, Calif. on November 25, 1957. Newsreel story.

Atoms for Peace 1950's - 17:17 Makes the case for peaceful applications of "nuclear science" (atomic energy) in industry, medicine and botany.

The Atom and Biological Science 1952 - 11:28 Describes some of the biological effects of high energy radiations on plants and animal cells. Explains how typical experiments are conducted and demonstrates some of the protective measures required to insure the safety of the experimenters. Points out some possible applications of nuclear radiation to problems of human health, emphasizing work in the study of cancer.

Radiation Safety in Nuclear Energy Explorations (Part I) 1950's - 11:48 Radiation Safety in Nuclear Energy Explorations

Radiation Safety in Nuclear Energy Explorations (Part II) 1950's - 11:43

Plowshare (Part I) 1961 - 15:30 Argues for peaceful uses of nuclear weapons in construction, civil engineering and extraction of natural resources. A document of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission's "Plowshare" program.

Plowshare (Part II) ca. 1961 - 12:46 Argues for peaceful uses of nuclear weapons in construction, civil engineering and extraction of natural resources. A document of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission's "Plowshare" program.

Project Dugout 1960 - 8:07 Lawrence Radiation Laboratory Technical Film Report, part-animated, showing underground nuclear detonation tests.

What You Should Know About Biological Warfare 1952 - 7:17 How can we protect ourselves against the threats of germs and toxins? Cold War America gears up to fend off threats from unconventional bioweapons
Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie
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 Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie
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Release Date: 2000-01-18

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In the salad days of nuclear-weapons testing, the United States detonated 331 atomic, hydrogen, and thermonuclear bombs. Many of those explosions appear in Trinity and Beyond, which utilizes a lot of declassified footage, most of it in color. Standouts include the United States' South Pacific detonation of an atom bomb 90 feet below the water to study the effects on a fleet of ships. Surprise, surprise, they sink! If that wasn't enough, the navy also loaded the decks with sheep to study the effects of the blast on life forms. Surprise, surprise, they die! Glowing leg of lamb anyone? This film will alternately amuse and horrify you at the rampant irresponsibility of the Soviets and Americans in their quest for nuclear domination. The Russians have the honor of having detonated the largest nuclear bomb ever at a whopping 58 megatons. The Hiroshima bomb was barely a kiloton. Of course, after the U.S. and Russia ceased their activities, the Chinese decided to get in on the act. But that's a different story for a different documentary. --Kristian St. Clair

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5 out of 5 stars More than bombs..........2007-02-23

This was a very interesting movie. It not only gives the historical development of atomic/thermonuclear weaponry, but presents it all within the context of the Arms Race and the Cold War. As I grew up nearing the end of the Cold War, this movie helped me gain some perspective on the cultural context of my youth. I had told my 25 year-old coworker about this movie and he said, "Cold War? What's that??" It's a very fascinating movie on many levels. There are two or three other movies in this series, but this is the place to start.

Grace and peace,
Jeffrey

5 out of 5 stars Great Movie.......2006-09-04

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I would reccomend it to anyone. I had only one complaint and that was about the footage of some of the bombs exploding. They would use music or shots of the earth's surface coming closer and it would tense up until the exact second the bomb exploded. It was kind of unexpected. A good example is the shot of the first thermo-nuclear bomb the U.S. detonated. I would have liked to see the explosion starting from before it actually exploded, kind of like a simulation of a live viewing. Instead they throw it right into your face unexpectedly. It seems like a trick they used to make the movie more exciting, but somehow it doesn't work. They also showed the names of the bomb exploding after it exploded. It would have been better had they showed the names before it blew up. It's like when you hear something explode and you barely turn around to see the explosion starting but you don't get a good chance to relax a bit and see where it is going to explode. Not all the shots were like this of course, but some of the good ones were. Of course the movie is about the history and about the amazing story of the bomb. With that note, it is a great movie, and everyone should watch it.

5 out of 5 stars NOT SOMETHING TO WATCH WHILE ONE IS EATING - - - -.......2006-04-19

- - - - THINKING HOWEVER WOULD BE IDEAL DURING VIEWING!

IN A NUTSHELL: ATOMIC BOMB TESTING = PRACTICE MAKES BIGGER YIELDS!

A very direct and comprehensive look at the era of nuclear testing by the United States, including all its component parts.

WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT: THE HEART AND SOUL OF THE COLD WAR'S MUNITIONS

This rather sobering documentary is organized in linear form. It begins, literally start at the beginning - "The Manhattan Project" [Einstein's letter to Roosevelt in 1938] and proceeds toward the end of this era - The First Real Treaty Banning Atmospheric Testing - by the United States and Soviet Union - 1963.

THE IN-BETWEEN = ATOMIC TESTING ON A WHOLESALE BASIS: 1945-1963

The film concentrates on the in-between, where 331 atmospheric nuclear tests were conducted by the United States. We see an expose of the progression and objectives of the tests, which sadly do include the effects of the atomic blasts on living things; pigs, sheep, rats. Not good for youngsters, but needed to give perspective to what is entailed in atomic testing on a wholesale basis.

There are frequent interviews with scientists, soldiers and newsreels too. Much of what is shown has only recently become declassified, and it is very simply though articulatly presented.

CONCLUSIONS: THAT IS FOR ALL OF 'US' TO DECIDE!

The conclusions are literally for us to decide [for a welcomed change] and this video will mean different things to different people, which is as it should be.

ABOUT THE VIDEO: YES - I WISH I HAD THE DVD - IT HAS EXTRA FEATURES -

But - - - I don't have the DVD. The VHS however, is excellent, and perhaps something like this is better received and digested on a less-is-more basis. If that is your thinking, this video, which most public libraries seem to have will do quite nicely. If you are buying this, it seems that the DVD and the interesting features it has, including the 3D effects, would be interesting.

BOTTOM LINE: NOT ENTERTAINMENT AND NOT FOR CHILDREN

Shatner's restrained narration and the incredibly well organized presentation of classified material, interviews and newsreels is literally in a class by itself. There's alot here, so be prepared for a long viewing, even without the extra DVD features.

ALSO RECOMMENDED:

--* THE ATOMIC CAFE

5 out of 5 stars Wow!.......2006-01-30

This is a MUST movie for those who like this kind of history. The movie covers it all and much more. From the beginning to the end, it really is the Atomic Bomb Movie!

4 out of 5 stars intrguing & visually beautiful.......2005-12-06

Overall an excellent & informative film- visually stunning and well integrated, progressing through the history and politics of nuclear weapons. I thought from a scientific persepective, no one explained the phenomena seen- the various pressure waves, radiation aura, and condensation clouds and what causes them. Perhaps it would be less interesting to a non technical viever but after awhile, I found the stunning colors & clouds with symphonic music a little tiresome- perhaps some scientific explanation would be nice 'special feature' on the DVD. Overall though a worthwhile purchase.
Cold War Anti-communism Communist Capitalism Ussr Films on DVD
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  • Classic Comprehensive set of Cold War Era Films on 1 DVD
  • Good Quality transfers to Digital DVD Format
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A total of 22 anti-communist cold war propaganda films on one dvd with menus. Total running time is 6 Hours, 40 Minutes, 27 Seconds.

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5 out of 5 stars Titles:.......2007-02-17

In Our Hands, Part 1: How We Got What We Have 1950 20:28
In Our Hands, Part 2: What We Have 1950 13:53
In Our Hands, Part 3: How To Lose What We Have 1950 11:48
In Our Hands, Part 4: How to Keep What We Have 1950 11:07
How a limited government and private control over labor, resources and tools can stave off a Communist takeover of the U.S.

A Look at Capitalism 1955 13:07
Economic lecture on the merits and workings of capitalism. With Prof. Clifton L. Ganus of Harding College, Searcy, Ark.

America's Distribution of Wealth 1955 11:48
Demonstrates the widespread ownership of America's basic wealth and the equitable distribution of national income. With Prof. Clifton L. Ganus of Harding College, Searcy, Ark.

Brink of Disaster (Part I) 1972 27:19
Brink of Disaster (Part II) 1972 1:10
How 1960s activism 'threatens' American moral, religious and ethical principles.

Tragedy or Hope 1972 24:03
Educating 1960s campus protesters as to 'what's right with America.'

The Challenge of Ideas (Part I) 1961 25:35
The Challenge of Ideas (Part II) 1961 3:55
John Wayne, Edward R. Murrow and others discuss the ideological battle between U.S. and Soviet Union.

China Under Communism 1962 20:48
Foreign correspondent John Stroehm conducts a tour through the People's Republic of China.

Communism 1952 10:18
Educational film on the Cold War conflict.

Going Places 1948 8:33
Cold War cartoon defending the profit motive against anti-capitalist critics.

It's Everybody's Business 1954 19:53
Corporate Cold War-era cartoon linking Bill of Rights to free-enterprise ideology.

Make Mine Freedom 1948 9:30
This Cold War-era cartoon uses humor to tout the dangers of Communism and the benefits of capitalism.

Meet King Joe 1949 9:26
Cold War cartoon aimed at American workers with the objective of convincing them of their good fortune.

Red Chinese Battle Plan 1964 25:15
Cold War-era anti-Chinese propaganda film featuring footage of revolutionary activities and combat, 1921-64.

The Responsibilities of American Citizenship 1955 10:29
Anti-communist orientation for Americans

The Secret of American Production 1955 13:00
Free-enterprise-oriented lecture on the successes of the American economic system. With Prof. Clifton L. Ganus of Harding College, Searcy, Ark.

Secure the Blessings 1951 23:44
Shows how American schoolchildren are taught the value of democracy, freedom and good citizenship.

Starting Now (Are You Ready for Service? No. 4 The Draft) 1951 10:40
High school students anticipate and prepare for the military draft.

Story of Enterprise 1955 12:30
How a young couple parlays their frozen custard booth into a multimillion dollar business and constructs a parable of capitalist economics. With Prof. Clifton L. Ganus of Harding College, Searcy, Arkansas.

The War We Are In: Communism vs. Capitalism 1962 23:23
Lecture given by Dr. George S. Benson, President of Harding College in Searcy, Arkansas.

A Welcome Guest in the House 1957 23:39
Tribute to television as servant of the public in the Cold War era.

Why Kill the Goose: The Profit System 1955 11:17
Sings the praises of the American profit system, arguing that profits, although much smaller than generally believed, make possible a continuing stream of technological advances and new and better products which contribute to the rising living standards. With Prof. Clifton L. Ganus of Harding College, Searcy, Ark.

Why Play Leap Frog? 1949 9:39
Cold War-era cartoon aimed at convincing workers that increased productivity brings about greater purchasing power.
Atomic War & This Is Not a Test (Spec)
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 Atomic War & This Is Not a Test (Spec)
Starring: Antun Vrdoljak , Zlatko Madunic , Ljubisa Jovanovic , Ita Rina , and Janez Vrhovec
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ASIN: B0000639GE
Release Date: 2002-04-16

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Once upon a time, the Big Bad Bomb was #1 on everyone's Paranoid Hit Parade. Atom-bomb movies were made to scare us; atom-bomb short subjects were meant to calm us down. Now you can relive some of that Mushroom-Cloud Mania with this Nuclear Collection of Atomic-Age Kulture. Just hope you don't end up glowing in the dark... "Atomic War Bride" (1960, 75 min.) - At a church in the country, eternally optimistic John marries Maria, his Atomic War Bride, as planes buzz overhead and bombs start dropping. Though John is "mobilized" by the military seconds after the ceremony, he and Maria are reunited just in time for the Big Bang. "This Is Not a Test" (1961, 72 min.) - When the police radio blares, "Air Raid! Condition Red! This is Not a Test," Deputy Sheriff Dan Colter sets up a roadblock on a lonely section of mountain road in the middle of the night as he and a microcosm of American society wait for the bomb by engaging in various end-of-the-world activities.

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5 out of 5 stars Highly entertaining.......2002-09-08

I love this stuff! It's so bizarre! I've never laughed so hard as when everyone is told to don their anti-radioactive suits in ATOMIC WAR BRIDE and they're just big garbage bags! And then one guy tries to get inside one with somebody else because he doesn't have one. Pure hilarity!

5 out of 5 stars ATOMIC ENTERTAINMENT!!.......2002-06-08

Mike Vraney has turned out this wonderful double bill of Atomic terror. The first film is Atomic war Bride from 1960 Yugoslavia, and it is a well made little film about atomic war and the devastating effects it has on people. A shocking ending as well.
The second filmis a gem called This Is Not A Test. I had seen this on late night television and never forgot it. A gritty, well acted film about several people waiting for the end of the world at a roadblock set up by a local policeman. Great film, great ending!!
The extras are good here as well. I highly recommend this dvd is you like 50's and 60's sci-fi.

5 out of 5 stars THE ATOMIC BLONDE.......2002-04-22

Again S.W.V. pulls off another hat trick. Taking two atomic age films from opposite sides of the world (one, THIS IS NOT A TEST is all American, while ATOMIC WAR BRIDE, is all Yugoslavian - yes, they have a film industry), gives you a uncanny perspective on just how nuclear war was looked at. In some ways they are both the same, but in others, there are major differences (THIS IS NOT A TEST dissolves into a kind of material anarchy, while ATOMIC WAR BRIDE asks for and gets civil duty, but they both end with a bang). As for extra's, S.W.V. has a reputation for pulling together a string of themed shorts that are both funny and downright scary - the best of these shorts for this set is YOU CAN BEAT THE A-BOMB. I must warn you now that this short is perhaps one of the most jaw dropping and creepy short films you will ever see - not only does it approach the subject of nuclear holocoust with a FATHER KNOWS BEST mind set, but even for the time it was produced (1950) it is amazingly scant on details, and long on urban fantasy. Very, very creepy (and please, when you see this, feel free to email me, I would love to know what you think of it). As for the movies, both hold up very well. THIS IS NOT A TEST was done on a near zero budget, but manages to pull off the impossible by being entertaining and creepy all at once. ATOMIC WAR BRIDE is pure propoganda (and good luck trying to decide which side this film is really on), and yet oddly compelling. I can't recommend this S.W.V. DVD enough, it's a classic.

5 out of 5 stars CONELRAD says: Support Atomic Film-Buy this DVD!.......2002-04-17

Something Weird's Atomic double feature DVD featuring "Atomic War Bride" (1960) and "This is Not a Test" (1961) is, simply put, amazing. With this release, Something Weird rescues two fascinating, socially significant Cold War era films from permanent obscurity and does it with wonderful style and humor. The special features section (featuring multiple classic civil defense films and fallout shelter TV spots) is just icing on the mushroom shaped cake. Support the resurgence in and redisovery of Atomic Film and BUY this DVD! You will not regret it!

--Bill Geerhart, editor conelrad.com (all things atomic)
Atomic Journeys - Welcome to Ground Zero
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 Atomic Journeys - Welcome to Ground Zero
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Release Date: 2000-10-03

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Our atomic heritage resides in sites all over the country--from the Trinity test area to natural-gas wells in Colorado--and many of them are open to the public. Plan your vacation with Atomic Journeys: Welcome to Ground Zero, a blast through memory lane narrated by the perfectly suited William Shatner. Never-before-seen footage of test explosions and top-secret and work labs explores the history of America's nuclear programs, and interviews with current and former atomic scientists and engineers give depth to sights such as "the most bombed place on Earth" in Nevada. Learn about nonmilitary uses of nuclear weapons, the rationales behind the different programs, and where you can find these strange places. The musical score is a special bonus, performed by the Moscow Symphony Orchestra in a goodwill gesture of post-cold-war cooperation. --Rob Lightner

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3 out of 5 stars Film Review.......2007-01-17

This was an okay film, but it was too long and too repetitive.

4 out of 5 stars Relive "Duck & Cover" in living color........2005-09-03

A documentary that uses previously classified B&W and color footage and powerful symphonic music to fully express the forbidding destructive power of nuclear weapons, Welcome To Ground Zero is the second of four DVD's (that I'm aware of) dedicated to exposing the visual truth behind the testing of nuclear weapons from the mid-1940's through their banishment in the 1970's. Ground Zero concentrates on below ground nuclear tests, and the sight of entire islands rising 25 feet or more into the air and falling back to their foundations in a godlike thud can be quite sobering. This is not an anti-nuclear diatribe, nor is it pro nuclear power. Rather, it simply observes and describes what took place in the infancy of our nuclear life, leaving you to determine which end of the scale this branch of science rests: outrageously dangerous or benignly beneficial. Well worth the price of admission - and one way to prove to your friends how useless "Duck & Cover" would have been in a real nuclear blast.

2 out of 5 stars An Atomic Dud.......2003-12-12

Greatly disappointed by this purchase, and certainly would never call this a documentary. Instead, it is a collection of footage with no timeline, context, nor reason. The producer seems content to move from test to test, providing absolutely no understanding of the public, US political, or international forces leading to these amazing tests; there is no attempt to understand how these tests shaped any US or international policies. Instead, it appears the US atomic testing program was conducted by a bunch of curious, "Gee, let's try this, Verne" nuclear hackers with no accountability to anyone but themselves.

Sorry - maybe I've been spoiled by BBC and PBS quality documentaries. But "Atomic Journeys" is no journey at all. More like a childish merry-go-round.

5 out of 5 stars A RARE look at our Nuclear History !!!.......2003-11-21

Being someone who has worked with the Dept. of Energy ( D.O.E ), toured some of the rarest nuclear weapons sites, been a broadcast engineer/hobbist for 10 Years, and am creating my own special documentary about all things nuclear after 9 years of research; I have found Peter Kuran's work ABSOUTELY PERFECT in every detail, ESPECIALLY in his Film transfers to DVD. He has had access to some of the most recently declassified original films from the DOE archives. Most documentary's simply re-hash some of the same footage I've seen over and over again, but not Peter's. If you're interested in our nuclear history, I've seen all and would recommend ALL of the documentary's by www.vce.com.

In a side note, for the person looking for the expermental bunker.......It's called the GREENBRIER HOTEL. You can see some of it's history at: Http://www.greenbrier.com/docs/history.html

I hope that's what your looking for.

3 out of 5 stars "Looking for a MUST SEE Movie" Help everyone.......2003-11-13

Either in the late 80's or early 1990's I saw a movie about an experimental bomb shelter where there were approximately 12 - 15 individuals that were selected to enter a governmental bomb shelter should the need arise. And of course the day came.
The people had to deal with not only each other and the impending doom, but also the external forces of others - the less fortunate, that somehow find out about the shelter - trying to get in. Pleading with their families in tow. I believe there were camera's that allowed the residents to see the people outside begging.
It turned out that this was all a sham and of course it changed everyone. I liked this movie and now, for the last 8 years or so I have been trying to find it and cannot. I have tried every web page possible, gone through the movies at the video rental places.
I know this is not my imagination, so I am trying here since this seems to be a sight that would know of such a film. I did in fact rent this film, I did not see it direclty on TV, nor have I since.
Any help would be appreciated
America's Atomic Bomb Tests: Operation Tumbler Snapper
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  • Of historical interest - original training films.
  • Typical military video but full of cool information!!
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 America's Atomic Bomb Tests: Operation Tumbler Snapper
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ASIN: 6305078874
Release Date: 1998-04-15

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In the years after World War II, American scientists and military officials went on a binge of nuclear-bomb tests in the Southwest; this DVD is a compilation of documentary footage that was intended for internal use and was declassified in 1997. In this series of tests in the Nevada desert, eight bombs were detonated, and the effects of the blasts were studied, using obsolete WWII aircraft, trees, jeeps, building materials, military equipment, and small shacks as subjects. Troops also witnessed the explosions from trenches at various distances from ground zero. The narrator notes the soldiers' fears about the bomb's effects: "Some expected to grow and grow for hours after the blast" (shades of The Amazing Colossal Man). Another chilling note comes from the remark, "From a military standpoint, the blasts over Japan seemed to be pretty effective." As a historical document, this DVD is somewhat marred by the fact that the original narration was replaced and low-budget synthesizer music added. However, it still packs a considerable punch, especially in light of the fact that many American GIs who were on such operations died of radiation-related diseases in ensuing years. Considering the horror of nuclear destruction, it's very jarring to hear something as ghastly as the atomic bomb reduced to cold mathematics and science. There was so much we didn't know in 1954, and the bomb tests, for better or worse, helped to broaden that knowledge. --Jerry Renshaw

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Despite its effectiveness in the war, little was actually known about an A-bomb's power. What ships could survive a blast and what ships couldn't? Just how powerful was the shock wave? These are the tests that provided the answers that today are the core of America's nuclear weapon's knowledge. Formerly classified material documents Operation Tumbler Snapper, which detonated small yield atomic weapons to determine their effectiveness on troops, animals and buildings.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Disappointing.......2002-07-17

I expected more of this. It was more like a 50s documentary than a PBS / Discovery of the 90s, which is what I expected.

1 out of 5 stars Second worst DVD I have ever seen........2001-05-12

If you are wondering, the worst DVD I've seen is "The Ultimate Space Experience." This movie is still pretty bad though. I bought it invisioning a lot of big atomic bomb explosions. How could I be more wrong. One. Only one atomic bomb explosion happened during the entire flick. This DVD would only be useful for some kind of research paper, or maybe skeet shooting, not that I've ever tried that. Anyway, if you are planning on buying this, think twice, it's no good.

Unlike the Ultimate Space Experience, I give this a one star rating, as opposed to zero. Screw Flanders. End.

3 out of 5 stars Of historical interest - original training films........1999-09-04

This is not a "Produced" documentary for consumers. The film "Trinity and Beyond" is recommended for that purpose. These are original military films produced by the armed forces for internal use, documenting the effects and deployment of nuclear weapons. They should be viewed as such, as a historical relic of a terrifying time in our past. The quality is that of a typical 16mm film, and some show significant wear. This is to be expected, given their origin. If you have an interest in this aspect of our cold war history, these authentic films are for you.

2 out of 5 stars Typical military video but full of cool information!!.......1999-08-23

This video is a good example of a DOD or military documentary, a bit on the dull side but chock full of interesting information. If you plan on only buying one video about Nuclear Weapons then "Trinity and Beyond" is the one of choice. However, this video fills in many holes that Trinity leaves untouched because it talks to a different audience. Not a great video but one that is a good addition to your nuke collection.

1 out of 5 stars Really Bad.......1999-06-13

A big disappointment.

The images are not very exciting

Writing is horrible, Narration will put you to sleep, Picture quality stinks

I suggest Trinity and Beyond on DVD. Of all my DVD's it is my favorite and includes a 3D extra.
Operation Cue
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    		Operation Cue

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    Product Description

    "'Operation Cue' was the name given the Nevada test in 1955, designed to explore the effects of small nuclear weapons upon buildings, towers, and equipment of many kinds. The nuclear device used was comparatively small. It had an explosive force of 30 kilotons, equivalent to 30,000 tons of TNT. Whereas, some modern thermonuclear weapons are in the 20 MegaTon range - 20 Million Tons - more than 600 times as powerful as the bomb shown here, and with a much wider radius of destruction. In this test, many of the structures damaged by the 30 KiloTon bomb were approximately one mile from 'Ground Zero'. With a 20 MegaTon blast, they probably would be obliterated, and comparable damage would occur out to a distance of at least 8.5 or 9 miles. Therefore while 'Operation Cue' was valuable for research and test purposes, it does not reflect the full severity of today's larger thermonuclear weapons with their associated fallout hazard." Enjoy this educational and entertaining disc on your DVD player in the comfort of your living room. Originally produced and presented in 1955 and revised in 1964 by the Department of Defense, Office of Civil Defense - "Survival is Your Business". Watch as the test site is meticulously configured to approximate actual living conditions in effort to determine the effects of a nuclear blast. This disc is an important part of world history. Great for home-schoolers! Arrange a viewing for students and use this film as a tool to begin a discussion regarding the technology and the time period. Preserve this wonderful and historical film in your own private DVD library. 'Operation Cue' has been painstakingly transferred to DVD in effort to bring it to you in the best quality presentation possible. Great for the classroom, family gatherings, informal get-togethers or any occassion, Operation Cue on DVD is sure to provide endless hours of viewing pleasure!

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