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War documentary

The Hole In The Ground (1962): Cast

The Hole In The Ground (1962) movie poster

The Hole In The Ground is a 1962 war documentary directed by David Cobham, starring Russell Napier as Narrator. It runs 30 minutes.

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The Hole In The Ground (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
30 min
Director
David Cobham
Genres
War , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hole In The Ground About?

The premise of The Hole In The Ground without spoilers.

Produced during the height of Cold War paranoia, this drama‑documentary dramatizes the day‑to‑day operations of the UK Warning and Monitoring Organisation, detailing how it prepared and issued public alerts for a nuclear missile strike and managed the ensuing fallout, highlighting the era’s civil‑defence anxieties.

The Hole In The Ground Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • nuclear fallout
  • civil defense
  • preparedness
  • nuclear war
  • nuclear attack
  • bunker
  • air raid siren
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Cast & crew

The Hole In The Ground Cast & Characters

Russell Napier plays Narrator in The Hole In The Ground. Directed by David Cobham.

From the director

More from David Cobham

More films directed by David Cobham: Tarka the Otter and To Build a Fire.

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Cars

Cars in The Hole In The Ground

4 cars on screen, including the 1960 Bedford SHZ and the BSA M20.

  • 1960 Bedford SHZ in The Hole In The Ground 1960 Bedford SHZ Minor role
  • BSA M20 in The Hole In The Ground BSA M20 Background role
  • 1959 Ford Popular in The Hole In The Ground 1959 Ford Popular Background role
  • Velocette L.E. 200 in The Hole In The Ground Velocette L.E. 200 Background role

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FAQ

The Hole In The Ground FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Hole In The Ground, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Hole In The Ground?

The Hole In The Ground runs 30 minutes.

When was The Hole In The Ground released?

The Hole In The Ground was released on July 29, 1962.

Who directed The Hole In The Ground?

The Hole In The Ground was directed by David Cobham.

More films by David Cobham

Who is in the cast of The Hole In The Ground?

The Hole In The Ground stars Russell Napier as Narrator.

Does The Hole In The Ground have a post-credit scene?

No. The Hole In The Ground has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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