Our Friend the Atom (1957)
Overview
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.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.592 |
Directed By
Hamilton Luske
Crew
Hamilton Luske
TOP CAST
Heinz Haber
Himself
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