Culloden ; The war game [videorecording] /
two films by Peter Watkins.
- Dual format edition.
- London : BFI, c2016.
- 2 videodisc (1 Blu-ray, 1 DVD) (69 + 46 min.) : sd., b&w ; 12 cm + 1 booklet.
As seen on the BBC.
Special features: Newly remastered and presented in both High Definition and Standard definition -- Michael Bradsell Interview (2015, 21 min.): the film editor talks about working with Peter Watkins at the BBC -- John Cook audio commentary on Culloden (2002) -- Culloden on Location (Donald Fairservice, 1964, 8 mins): colour footage of the cast and crew during the filming of Culloden, with a 2002 commentary by John Cook -- Patrick Murphy audio commentary on The War Game (2002) -- The war Game: The controversy (2002, 19 mins) : Patrick Murphy charts the production history, banning and eventual distribution of The war Game -- The War Game book: on- screen gallery of the complete 1967 book, published to accompany the film -- Illustrated booklet with new essays by John Cook, David Archibald and William Fowler, and full film credits.
The war game: A dramatization of the possible effects of nuclear warfare on Great Britain. Explores the physical damage effects, the psychological effects on the survivors, the societal logic for the existence of nuclear arms, and the attempts to understand how the balance of power keeps atomic weapons in check.
Culloden: In 1746 Scots fighting for Bonnie Prince Charlie lose to English forces in Scotland at the brutal battle of Culloden.
BBFC rating: 12 years or over. Moderate violence sexual violence references.
Blu-ray disc, DVD, region B; original aspect ratio 1.33:1; Dolby digital 2.0 mono audio.
English language, with optional hard-of-hearing subtitles.
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Charles Edward, Prince, grandson of James II, King of England, 1720-1788