
Cosmic Ray
Synopsis
Experimental short uses Ray Charles' “What'd I Say” as accompaniment to constantly shifting collage of female nude, cartoons, and newsreels of atomic bomb explosions.
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March 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Conner
- Original Score
- Ray Charles
- Original Title
- Cosmic Ray
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Conner
Ray Charles
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Conner
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmic Ray
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cosmic Ray about?
Experimental short uses Ray Charles' “What'd I Say” as accompaniment to constantly shifting collage of female nude, cartoons, and newsreels of atomic bomb explosions.
Who directed Cosmic Ray?
Cosmic Ray was directed by Bruce Conner.
Who stars in Cosmic Ray?
The principal cast of Cosmic Ray includes Beth Pewther, Joan Brown.
When was Cosmic Ray released and how long is it?
Cosmic Ray was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Cosmic Ray?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cosmic Ray was composed by Ray Charles.


















