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The Atomic Cafe (1982)

Movie ★ 7.3 86 min

Documentary History

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.

Jayne Loader Director Pierce Rafferty Director Kevin Rafferty Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 17, 1982
Runtime
86 min
Budget
$300,000
Box office
$22,293
IMDb
tt0083590
Language
Studio
The Archives Project

Themes

Cast

Harry S. Truman Harry S. Truman Self (archive footage) Lyndon B. Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson Self (archive footage) Nikita Khrushchev Nikita Khrushchev Self (archive footage) Lewis Strauss Lewis Strauss Self (archive footage) Julius Rosenberg Julius Rosenberg Self (archive footage) Ethel Rosenberg Ethel Rosenberg Self (archive footage) Paul Tibbets Paul Tibbets Self (archive footage) Lloyd Bentsen Lloyd Bentsen Self (archive footage)

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Frequently asked questions

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, Pierce Rafferty, Kevin Rafferty.
Who stars in The Atomic Cafe?
The Atomic Cafe stars Harry S. Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson, Nikita Khrushchev, Lewis Strauss.
When was The Atomic Cafe released?
The Atomic Cafe is a 1982 documentary, history film.
Where can I watch The Atomic Cafe?
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