The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays(1957)
The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays Synopsis
Part of acclaimed filmmaker Frank Capra's "Wonders of Life" series of science-based films (which won an Emmy Award for Best Editing) teaches kids about the power of gamma rays and radiation.
The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays (1957) is a animation and family film directed by William T. Hurtz, released on October 25, 1957 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Richard Carlson, Frank Baxter and Mae West. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- William T. Hurtz
- Writers:
- Frank Capra, Jonathan Latimer
- Producers:
- Joseph Sistrom, Frank Capra, Shamus Culhane
- Cinematographer:
- Ellis W. Carter
- Production:
- Frank Capra Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Carlson
as The Fiction Writer
Frank Baxter
as Dr. Research (as Dr. Frank Baxter)
Mae West
as Miss Ultraviolet (voice, archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by William T. Hurtz, written by Frank Capra and Jonathan Latimer, produced by Joseph Sistrom, Frank Capra and Shamus Culhane.
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The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays?
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The main cast of The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays (1957) includes Richard Carlson, Frank Baxter and Mae West. The film was directed by William T. Hurtz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays released?
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The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays was released on October 25, 1957 and runs for 55m.
Is The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays worth watching?
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The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays (1957) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.