Atomic Power! (1946)

1946 · Short film · 18 min · dir. Jack Glenn

• Documentary

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Synopsis

Atomic Power! is an American short documentary film produced by The March of Time and released to theaters August 9, 1946, one year after the end of World War II. It is a recreation of the making of the atomic bomb leading up to the Trinity test. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

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Details

Director

Jack Glenn

Studio

The March of Time

Released

1946-08-09

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

Running time

18 minutes

Cast & crew

• JJack Glenn Director
• WWestbrook Van Voorhis

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