The Atomic Cafe

1982 | 86 minutes | 7.2 ★ (69)

The Atomic Cafe
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    17 March 1982

  • DirectingJayne Loader
  • Budget

    $300,000.00

  • Revenue

    $22,293.00

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