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The Atomic Kid (1954)

Movie ★ 5.0 86 min

Comedy Science Fiction

A uranium prospector is eating a peanut butter sandwich in the desert where atom bomb tests are being done. He becomes radioactive, and helps the FBI break up an enemy spy ring.

John Fenton Murray Writer Benedict Freedman Writer Leslie H. Martinson Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 8, 1954
Runtime
86 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0046729
Language
Studio
Mickey Rooney Productions

Themes

Cast

Mickey Rooney Mickey Rooney Barnaby 'Blix' Waterberry Robert Strauss Robert Strauss Stan Cooper Elaine Devry Elaine Devry Audrey Nelson Bill Goodwin Bill Goodwin Dr. Rodell Whit Bissell Whit Bissell Dr. Edgar Pangborn Joey Forman Joey Forman MP in Hospital Peter Leeds Peter Leeds Agent Bill Hal March Hal March Agent Ray Fay Roope Fay Roope Gen. Lawlor Stanley Adams Stanley Adams Wildcat Hooper Robert Emmett Keane Robert Emmett Keane Mr. Reynolds Paul Dubov Paul Dubov Anderson Bill Welsh Commentator

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Atomic Kid about?
A uranium prospector is eating a peanut butter sandwich in the desert where atom bomb tests are being done. He becomes radioactive, and helps the FBI break up an enemy spy ring.
Who directed The Atomic Kid?
The Atomic Kid was directed by Leslie H. Martinson.
Who stars in The Atomic Kid?
The Atomic Kid stars Mickey Rooney, Robert Strauss, Elaine Devry, Bill Goodwin.
When was The Atomic Kid released?
The Atomic Kid is a 1954 comedy, science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Atomic Kid?
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