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A Is for Atom (1953): Cast

A Is for Atom (1953) movie poster

A Is for Atom is a 1953 animated documentary directed by Carl Urbano, starring John Hiestand as Narrator (uncredited). It runs 15 minutes.

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A Is for Atom (1953) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
15 min
Director
Carl Urbano
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Is for Atom About?

The premise of A Is for Atom without spoilers.

General Electric sponsors this animated overview of atomic energy, emphasizing peaceful applications beyond the bomb. An off‑screen narrator guides viewers through the structure of atoms, elements, isotopes, the history of transmutation, artificial experiments, and the fundamentals of nuclear fission. The film stresses that the atomic age can offer new power sources, agricultural advances, medical breakthroughs, and research opportunities—provided humanity applies wisdom and responsibility.

A Is for Atom Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • educational film
  • atom
  • nuclear fission
  • atom bomb
  • nuclear physics
  • science
  • nuclear energy
  • atomic power
  • ephemeral film
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Cast & crew

A Is for Atom Cast & Characters

John Hiestand plays Narrator (uncredited) in A Is for Atom. Directed by Carl Urbano.

From the director

More from Carl Urbano

More films directed by Carl Urbano: The Flintstone Kids’ “Just Say No” Special, Scooby-Doo! Meets the Boo Brothers, The Flintstones: Wind-Up Wilma and The Flintstones’ New Neighbors.

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A Is for Atom FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Is for Atom, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Is for Atom?

A Is for Atom runs 15 minutes.

When was A Is for Atom released?

A Is for Atom was released in 1953.

Who directed A Is for Atom?

A Is for Atom was directed by Carl Urbano.

More films by Carl Urbano

Who is in the cast of A Is for Atom?

A Is for Atom stars John Hiestand as Narrator (uncredited).

Does A Is for Atom have a post-credit scene?

No. A Is for Atom has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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