The Beginning or the End
1947, English. Directed by Norman Taurog.
Behind a forbidden door is a terrifying secret!
The research, development, and deployment of the first atomic bomb, as well as the bombing of Hiroshima, are detailed in this docudrama.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Norman TaurogDirector
- Brian DonlevyMaj. Gen. Leslie R. Groves
- Robert WalkerCol. Jeff Nixon
- Tom DrakeMatt Cochran
- Beverly TylerAnne Cochran
- Hume CronynDr. J. Robert Oppenheimer
- Audrey TotterJean O'Leary
- Hurd HatfieldDr. John Wyatt
- Joseph CalleiaDr. Enrico Fermi
- Godfrey TearlePresident Franklin D. Roosevelt
- Victor FrancenDr. Marre
- Richard HaydnDr. Chisholm
- Jonathan HaleDr. Vannevar Bush
Details
- Released
- 19 February 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Wead, Bob Considine
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The Beginning or the End: quick answers
Is The Beginning or the End worth watching?
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How long is The Beginning or the End?
The Beginning or the End runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Beginning or the End have a post-credits scene?
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The Beginning or the End parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Beginning or the End is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Beginning or the End on?
The Beginning or the End isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 February 1947. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Beginning or the End?
If you liked The Beginning or the End, try Trinity and Beyond: The Atomic Bomb Movie, #AnneFrank. Parallel Stories, Showbiz Kids.
Who directed The Beginning or the End?
The Beginning or the End (1947) was directed by Norman Taurog and stars Brian Donlevy, Robert Walker, Tom Drake.