The Atom: A Love Affair(2019)
The Atom: A Love Affair Synopsis
With a wealth of fantastic archive footage and a series of revealing interviews with those who had first-hand experience, filmmaker Vicki Lesley tells the turbulent story of the West’s love-hate relationship with a nuclear power over the past seventy years. Capturing both the tantalising promise and the repeated disappointments of this singular technology, the film reveals how the post-war, romantic fantasy of an Atom-powered future developed into the stormy, on-off relationship still playing out today. A tale of scientific passion and political intrigue all wrapped up in the packaging of a sentimental screen melodrama.
The Atom: A Love Affair (2019) is a documentary film directed by Vicki Lesley, released on October 31, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Tony Benn. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Vicki Lesley
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Timney
- Status:
- Released
The Atom: A Love Affair Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Vicki Lesley.
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Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Atom: A Love Affair – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Atom: A Love Affair online?
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The Atom: A Love Affair (2019) is available to stream on Disney Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Atom: A Love Affair?
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The main cast of The Atom: A Love Affair (2019) includes Tony Benn. The film was directed by Vicki Lesley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Atom: A Love Affair released?
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The Atom: A Love Affair was released on October 31, 2019 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Atom: A Love Affair worth watching?
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The Atom: A Love Affair (2019) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.