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Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power (2014): Cast

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Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power is a 2014 documentary directed by Michael Pack, starring Tim Blake Nelson as Admiral Rickover, Joan Allen and Nick Mills. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes.

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Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Director
Michael Pack
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power About?

The premise of Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power without spoilers.

This documentary explores the life of Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, a controversial and influential figure who pioneered nuclear power in the United States. Known for his combative nature and unwavering determination, Rickover spearheaded the development of the first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, and later oversaw the construction of the first nuclear aircraft carrier and commercial nuclear power plant. His achievements transformed naval technology and energy production, making him a national icon and earning him a place on the cover of Time magazine.

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Cast & crew

Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power Cast & Characters

Tim Blake Nelson leads the cast as Admiral Rickover, with Joan Allen as Narrator (voice) and Nick Mills as Roddis. Directed by Michael Pack; 14 actors are credited in all.

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Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power?

Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power released?

Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power was released on December 10, 2014.

Who directed Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power?

Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power was directed by Michael Pack.

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Who is in the cast of Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power?

Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power stars Tim Blake Nelson as Admiral Rickover, Joan Allen as Narrator (voice) and Nick Mills as Roddis, among 14 credited actors.

Does Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power have a post-credit scene?

No. Rickover: The Birth of Nuclear Power has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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