Plutonium (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film

Released in 1978, Plutonium is a thriller and drama film directed by Rainer Erler, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Camouflaged as a political suspense documentary, Plutonium demonstrates the theft of highly enriched nuclear material from a Third World Country nuclear power plant - enough for five bombs of the Hiroshima type. Is this material now in the hands of terrorists – or in the possession of a brutal and inhuman dictatorship?
Who’s in it. Plutonium stars Charlotte Kerr as Anna Ferroli, Wolf Roth as Porfirio Perez, Werner Rundshagen as Manfred Hartung and Bob Cunningham as Kommentator, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Plutonium page.
If you liked it. Fans of Plutonium tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Plutonium (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Plutonium change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Plutonium?
- Plutonium stars Charlotte Kerr, Wolf Roth, Werner Rundshagen, Bob Cunningham and Anton Diffring.
- When was Plutonium released?
- Plutonium was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.