The Atomic Cafe

Where to Watch The Atomic Cafe (1982) (Legally)

A hot spot in a cold war.
Mar 17, 1982 US 86 min 12
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1982), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Documentary, History blend, with a runtime close to 86 minutes.

Cast highlights include Harry S. Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson, Nikita Khrushchev, Lewis Strauss.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

nuclear war, propaganda, atomic bomb, cold war, advertising, newsreel footage, nuclear disaster

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main 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)