The Atomic Cafe
"A hot spot in a cold war."
Originally released in 1982. The Atomic Cafe is a documentary/history film. directed by Jayne Loader. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Harry S. Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Nikita Khrushchev
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 17, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (71 votes)
Budget
$300K
Production budget
Box Office
$22.3K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top 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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $300,000
- Revenue
- $22,293
Production Companies
- The Archives Project
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.
How long is The Atomic Cafe?
The Atomic Cafe has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Atomic Cafe released?
The Atomic Cafe was released on March 17, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Atomic Cafe?
The main cast of The Atomic Cafe includes Harry S. Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson, Nikita Khrushchev, Lewis Strauss, Julius Rosenberg.