The Man Who Saved the World

Name: The Man Who Saved the World
Director: Peter Anthony
Genre: Documentary, History, War
Released: 2014-01-01
Duration: 120 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Stanislav Petrov, Kevin Costner, Sergey Shnyryov, Nataliya Vdovina, Walter Cronkite

2014Dir. Peter Anthony2h 0m

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Runtime2h 0m

Released2014

DirectorPeter Anthony

About This Movie

So, this film, The Man Who Saved the World, dives into a really intense moment in history through the story of Stanislav Petrov. You get an intimate look at how he was the guy who, in 1983, faced a potential nuclear disaster and made a choice that changed everything. The pacing of the documentary feels quite tense, drawing you into that critical moment where the stakes were sky-high. It’s not just about the facts; it’s about the weight of one man's decision and its ripple effects. The atmosphere is heavy, but there are moments of reflection that make you think about human fallibility and bravery. The interviews are compelling, and the archival footage adds a raw, authentic edge that really immerses you in that era.

Documentary on Cold War tensionsFocus on individual agency in crisisIncludes rare archival footage