The Atomic Cafe

~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.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1982-03-17
Budget: $300000
Revenue: $22293
Runtime: 86 min

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