The Atomic Kid
“It's a Laugh Explosion!”
Synopsis
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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Joe Dante on THE ATOMIC KID
Type: Featurette • Published 2016-07-18
Top Cast
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Mickey Rooney
Barnaby 'Blix' Waterberry
Robert Strauss
Stan Cooper
Elaine Devry
Audrey Nelson
Bill Goodwin
Dr. Rodell
Whit Bissell
Dr. Edgar Pangborn
Joey Forman
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Peter Leeds
Agent Bill
Hal March
Agent Ray
Fay Roope
Gen. Lawlor
Stanley Adams
Wildcat Hooper
Robert Emmett Keane
Mr. Reynolds
Paul Dubov
Anderson
Bill Welsh
Commentator
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 8, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie H. Martinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Benedict Freedman, John Fenton Murray, Blake Edwards
- Original Score
- Van Alexander
- Original Title
- The Atomic Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Mickey Rooney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie H. Martinson
Benedict Freedman, John Fenton Murray, Blake Edwards
Van Alexander
John L. Russell
Fred Allen
Mickey Rooney
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie H. Martinson
Director
Benedict Freedman
Writer
John Fenton Murray
Writer
Mickey Rooney
Producer
Van Alexander
Original Music Composer
John L. Russell
Director of Photography
Fred Allen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Atomic Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Atomic Kid includes Mickey Rooney, Robert Strauss, Elaine Devry, Bill Goodwin, Whit Bissell.
When was The Atomic Kid released and how long is it?
The Atomic Kid was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Atomic Kid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Atomic Kid was composed by Van Alexander.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Atomic Kid?
The Atomic Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).