Our Friend the Atom (1957)

Our Friend the Atom (1957) poster

Dr. Heinz Haber, a noted scientist in the field of atomic energy, hosts this look at the possibility of an exciting new power source. He starts by comparing atomic energy to a genie in a bottle, both of which capable of doing both good and evil, and it is up to humankind to develop safe controls over this largely unexplored science.

Director: Hamilton Luske
Genre: Animation, Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Oliver Wallace
Editing: Lloyd L. Richardson
Production: Walt Disney Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

science and technology, atomic energy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Our Friend the Atom about?
Dr. Heinz Haber, a noted scientist in the field of atomic energy, hosts this look at the possibility of an exciting new power source. He starts by comparing atomic energy to a genie in a bottle, both of which capable of doing both good and evil, and it is up to humankind to develop safe controls over this largely unexplored science.
Who directed Our Friend the Atom?
Our Friend the Atom was directed by Hamilton Luske.
Who stars in Our Friend the Atom?
Our Friend the Atom stars Heinz Haber, Walt Disney.
How long is Our Friend the Atom?
Our Friend the Atom has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
What genre is Our Friend the Atom?
Our Friend the Atom is a Animation, Documentary film.
Where was Our Friend the Atom produced?
Our Friend the Atom was produced in United States of America.