The Atomic Cafe(1982)
“A hot spot in a cold war.”
Overview
A disturbing collection of 1940s and 1950s United States government-issued propaganda films designed to reassure Americans that the atomic bomb was not a threat to their safety.
Director
Jayne Loader
Studio
The Archives Project
Budget
$300K
Revenue
$22K
Cast
Harry S. Truman
as Self (archive footage)
Lyndon B. Johnson
as Self (archive footage)
Nikita Khrushchev
as Self (archive footage)
Lewis Strauss
as Self (archive footage)
Julius Rosenberg
as Self (archive footage)
Ethel Rosenberg
as Self (archive footage)
Paul Tibbets
as Self (archive footage)
Lloyd Bentsen
as Self (archive footage)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$300K
Box Office
$22K
Production Companies
The Archives Project
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Atomic Cafe?▼
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What is The Atomic Cafe about?▼
A disturbing collection of 1940s and 1950s United States government-issued propaganda films designed to reassure Americans that the atomic bomb was not a threat to their safety.
Who directed The Atomic Cafe?▼
The Atomic Cafe was directed by Jayne Loader and released in 1982. It is a documentary, history film.
How long is The Atomic Cafe?▼
The Atomic Cafe has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in The Atomic Cafe?▼
The cast of The Atomic Cafe includes Harry S. Truman as Self (archive footage), Lyndon B. Johnson as Self (archive footage), Nikita Khrushchev as Self (archive footage), Lewis Strauss as Self (archive footage), Julius Rosenberg as Self (archive footage) and more.
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