Frontline - S03E08: Buying the Bomb

Name: Buying the Bomb
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 1985-03-05
Duration: 55 min

Mar 05, 1985Documentary, NewsSeason 3, Episode 8

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Seymour Hersh presents his first television investigation for Frontline. After six months of work, Hersh uncovers the story of a Pakistani businessman who tried to ship electrical devices which can be used as nuclear bomb triggers out of the US to Pakistan.

Cast: Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff

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Frontline S03E08 Synopsis

Stream Frontline "Buying the Bomb" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1985-03-05, this episode is part of Season 3 of Frontline. Featuring performances from Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff among the cast. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Seymour Hersh presents his first television investigation for Frontline. After six months of work, Hersh uncovers the story of a Pakistani businessman who tried to ship electrical devices which can be use...