The Atomic City
“HELD FOR RANSOM! Kidnappers demand atomic secrets!”
Synopsis
Spies hold the son of a nuclear physicist (Gene Barry) hostage in exchange for the Los Alamos bomb formula.
Top Cast
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Gene Barry
Dr. Frank Addison
Lydia Clarke
Martha Addison
Michael Moore
Russ Farley
Nancy Gates
Ellen Haskell
Lee Aaker
Tommy Addison
Milburn Stone
Insp. Harold Mann
Bert Freed
Emil Jablons
Frank Cady
F.B.I. Agent George Weinberg
Houseley Stevenson Jr.
'Greg' Gregson
Leonard Strong
Donald Clark
Jerry Hausner
John Pattiz
John Damler
Dr. Peter Rassett
George Lynn
Robert Kalnick
Olan Soule
Mortie Fenton
Anthony Warde
Arnie Molter
Tommy Farrell
Baseball Game Usher
Mary Murphy
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Sydney Boehm
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- The Atomic City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Hopper
Sydney Boehm
Leith Stevens
Charles Lang
Archie Marshek
Joseph Sistrom
Department Leadership Roster
Sydney Boehm
Writer
Charles Lang
Director of Photography
Joseph Sistrom
Producer
Jerry Hopper
Director
Leith Stevens
Original Music Composer
Archie Marshek
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Atomic City.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Atomic City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Atomic City about?
Spies hold the son of a nuclear physicist (Gene Barry) hostage in exchange for the Los Alamos bomb formula.
Who directed The Atomic City?
The Atomic City was directed by Jerry Hopper.
Who stars in The Atomic City?
The principal cast of The Atomic City includes Gene Barry, Lydia Clarke, Michael Moore, Nancy Gates, Lee Aaker.
When was The Atomic City released and how long is it?
The Atomic City was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Atomic City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Atomic City was composed by Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Atomic City?
The Atomic City holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).