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The Atomic Kid (1954)

86 min  -  Comedy | Sci-Fi  -   8 December 1954 (USA)
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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.

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Mickey Rooney ...
Barnaby 'Blix' Waterberry
Robert Strauss Robert Strauss ...
Stan Cooper
Elaine Devry Elaine Devry ...
Audrey Nelson (as Elaine Davis - Mrs. Mickey Rooney)
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
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Storyline

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. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Radiation | Beautiful Woman

Genres:

Comedy | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Atomic Kid See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mickey Rooney Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Stanley Adams' film debut. See more »

Connections

Referenced in The Making of 'Back to the Future' (1985) See more »