Paul Jacobs and the Nuclear Gang

1979 0h 58m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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Documentary about the atomic testing done in the desert of Nevada, the health risks it posed to closely involved military personnel, and the lack of transparency from US administrations about its effects on the public at large.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Paul Jacobs
Self
Saul Landau
Self
Penny Bernstein
Narrator

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Saul Landau
Writers: Saul Landau, Jack Willis
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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47 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Saul Landau, shot by Haskell Wexler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jay Freund shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Paul Jacobs and Saul Landau and Penny Bernstein carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0176013 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Saul Landau directs. Haskell Wexler behind the camera. Jay Freund cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 58-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
247 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Saul Landau, shot by Haskell Wexler. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Jay Freund shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Paul Jacobs and Saul Landau and Penny Bernstein carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0176013 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.