Silent Storm
Originally released in 2004. Silent Storm is a documentary film. directed by Peter Butt. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paula Arundell and Bille Brown
Synopsis
From 1957 to 1978, scientists secretly removed bone samples from over 21,000 dead Australians as they searched for evidence of the deadly poison, Strontium 90 - a by-product of nuclear testing. Silent Storm reveals the story behind this astonishing case of officially sanctioned "body-snatching". Set against a backdrop of the Cold War, the saga follows celebrated scientist, Hedley Marston, as he attempts to blow the whistle on radioactive contamination and challenge official claims that British atomic tests posed no threat to the Australian people. Marston's findings are not only disputed, he is targeted as "a scientist of counter-espionage interest". Now, questions are being raised about the health repercussions for generations of Australians.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 9, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Film Austalia
- SBS Independent
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silent Storm about?
From 1957 to 1978, scientists secretly removed bone samples from over 21,000 dead Australians as they searched for evidence of the deadly poison, Strontium 90 - a by-product of nuclear testing. Sil...
Who directed Silent Storm?
Silent Storm was directed by Peter Butt.
How long is Silent Storm?
Silent Storm has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Silent Storm released?
Silent Storm was released on September 9, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Silent Storm?
The main cast of Silent Storm includes Paula Arundell, Bille Brown.