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The Battle of Chernobyl (2006): Cast

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The Battle of Chernobyl is a 2006 historical documentary directed by Tom Jennings and Thomas Johnson, starring Mikhail Gorbachev, Hans Blix and Oleg Mirochnikov. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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The Battle of Chernobyl (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genres
History , Documentary
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Battle of Chernobyl About?

The premise of The Battle of Chernobyl without spoilers.

On April 26 1986 a 1,000‑foot flame rose over Ukraine as Chernobyl’s fourth reactor exploded. The Soviet Union mobilized 500,000 workers to contain radiation, build a concrete “sarcophagus” around the damaged core and prevent a second blast that could have devastated half of Europe. Featuring eyewitness testimony and unseen footage, the documentary offers the first detailed account of the Battle of Chernobyl.

The Battle of Chernobyl Themes & Keywords

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  • nuclear energy
  • nuclear
  • nuclear power
  • nuclear fallout
  • mikhail gorbachev
  • ukraine
  • pripyat ukraine
  • radioactive contamination
  • radioactivity
  • radioactive fallout
  • radioactive waste
  • radioactive material
+38 more
  • nuclear physicist
  • helicopter crash
  • archive footage
  • iodine
  • city evacuation
  • deserted city
  • invisible danger
  • radioactive cloud
  • radioactive rain
  • dead cattle
  • soviet military
  • soviet union
  • propaganda
  • reference to pravda
  • photographer
  • reference to the international atomic energy agency
  • explosion
  • magma
  • lead metal
  • self sacrifice
  • molten metal
  • groundwater
  • mining
  • reference to glasnost
  • graphite
  • government cover up
  • political lie
  • government lie
  • deformed newborn
  • deformed baby
  • reference to the atomic bomb
  • sacrificing one's life to save others
  • chernobyl
  • nuclear disaster
  • liquidator
  • nuclear accident
  • catastrophe
  • geiger counter
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Cast & crew

The Battle of Chernobyl Cast & Characters

Mikhail Gorbachev leads the cast, with Hans Blix and Oleg Mirochnikov. Directed by Tom Jennings and Thomas Johnson; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Tom Jennings and Thomas Johnson

More films directed by Tom Jennings and Thomas Johnson: Charles: In His Own Words, Remember How I Used to Ride a White Horse, Thomas Sowell: Common Sense in a Senseless World and The Real Right Stuff.

Details

The Battle of Chernobyl Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “超级直升机” and “Bitva o Černobyl”.

Also known as
  • 超级直升机
  • Bitva o Černobyl
  • La batalla de Chernobyl
  • 抢救切尔诺贝利
  • Tschernobyl: Alles über die grösste Atomkatastrophe der Welt
  • El desastre de Chernobyl
  • A csernobili csata
  • O Desastre de Chernobyl
  • Bitwa o Czernobyl
  • Битва за Чернобыль
  • Bătălia de la Cernobîl

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FAQ

The Battle of Chernobyl FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Battle of Chernobyl, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Battle of Chernobyl?

The Battle of Chernobyl runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was The Battle of Chernobyl released?

The Battle of Chernobyl was released on April 21, 2006.

Who directed The Battle of Chernobyl?

The Battle of Chernobyl was directed by Tom Jennings and Thomas Johnson.

More films by Tom Jennings

Who is in the cast of The Battle of Chernobyl?

The Battle of Chernobyl stars Mikhail Gorbachev, Hans Blix and Oleg Mirochnikov, among 4 credited actors.

Does The Battle of Chernobyl have a post-credit scene?

No. The Battle of Chernobyl has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Battle of Chernobyl in?

The original language of The Battle of Chernobyl is French.

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