Frederick Wiseman
Missile
Missile follows the 4315th Training Squadron of the Strategic Air Command at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, where Air Force officers are trained to man the Launch Control Centers for the Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. Sequences include discussion of the moral and military issues of nuclear war; the arming, targeting and launching of the missile; codes; communications; protection against terrorist attack; emergency procedures; staff meetings and tutorial sessions.
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Director
Frederick Wiseman
Editor
Frederick Wiseman
Producer
Frederick Wiseman
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Dialogue
English
Countries of production
United States of America
Year
1988