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Atomic War Bride (1960): Cast

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Atomic War Bride is a 1960 sci-fi drama directed by Veljko Bulajić, starring Antun Vrdoljak as John Johnson, Ewa Krzyżewska and Velimir Živojinović. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes.

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Atomic War Bride (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 24m (84 min)
Director
Veljko Bulajić
Genres
Drama , Sci-Fi
Original language
Serbo-croatian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Atomic War Bride About?

The premise of Atomic War Bride without spoilers.

In a surreal, war‑torn world, John, an eternally optimistic youth, marries Maria—his Atomic War Bride—inside a countryside church as planes roar and bombs begin to fall. Seconds after the vows, he is drafted, thrust into combat. Determined to reunite, the couple struggles against the chaos to find each other amid the devastation.

Atomic War Bride Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • irreverence
  • explosion
  • airplane
  • war satire
  • tragicomedy
  • surrealism
  • atomic bomb
  • cult film
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Cast & crew

Atomic War Bride Cast & Characters

Antun Vrdoljak leads the cast as John Johnson, with Ewa Krzyżewska as Marija / Maria and Velimir Živojinović. Directed by Veljko Bulajić; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Veljko Bulajić

More films directed by Veljko Bulajić: Great Transport, The Man to Kill, The Day That Shook the World and The Battle of Neretva.

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Atomic War Bride FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Atomic War Bride, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Atomic War Bride?

Atomic War Bride runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).

When was Atomic War Bride released?

Atomic War Bride was released on July 23, 1960.

Who directed Atomic War Bride?

Atomic War Bride was directed by Veljko Bulajić.

More films by Veljko Bulajić

Who is in the cast of Atomic War Bride?

Atomic War Bride stars Antun Vrdoljak as John Johnson, Ewa Krzyżewska as Marija / Maria and Velimir Živojinović, among 18 credited actors.

Does Atomic War Bride have a post-credit scene?

No. Atomic War Bride has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Atomic War Bride in?

The original language of Atomic War Bride is Serbo-croatian.

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