Missile

1988•1h 55m•

★6.9(9 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

MISSILE follows the 4315th Training Squadron of the Strategic Air Command at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, where Air Force officers are trained to man the Launch Control Centers for the Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. Sequences include discussion of the moral and military issues of nuclear war; the arming, targeting and launching of the missile; codes; communications; protection against terrorist attack; emergency procedures; staff meetings and tutorial sessions.

Director

Frederick Wiseman

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Director: Frederick Wiseman

Production

Producer: Frederick Wiseman

Cinematography

Director of Photography: John Davey

Editing

Editor: Frederick Wiseman
Assistant Editor: Lindsay Mofford

Keywords

nuclear war

Did You Know?

The runtime is 115 minutes (1h 55m).

The film was directed by Frederick Wiseman.

Missile

1988•1h 55m•

★6.9(9 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

Director

Frederick Wiseman

Watchlist

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Frederick Wiseman

Production

Producer: Frederick Wiseman

Cinematography

Director of Photography: John Davey

Editing

Editor: Frederick Wiseman
Assistant Editor: Lindsay Mofford

Keywords

nuclear war

Did You Know?

The runtime is 115 minutes (1h 55m).

The film was directed by Frederick Wiseman.

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6.9/10

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Original Title:

Missile

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Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Production Companies:

Zipporah Films

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