The Secret of Nikola Tesla (1980): Cast & Plot
The Secret of Nikola Tesla is a 1980 drama directed by Krsto Papić, starring Petar Božović as Nikola Tesla, Marijan Lovrić and Orson Welles. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 55m (115 min)
- Director
- Krsto Papić
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
- Serbo-croatian
- Studio
- Zagreb Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Secret of Nikola Tesla About?
The premise of The Secret of Nikola Tesla without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Chronicles the life and times of Nikola Tesla, the brilliant inventor whose pioneering work in electricity illuminated the modern world. It explores how many of his groundbreaking inventions were appropriated by others, while his most profound contribution to humanity remains an enduring mystery.
The Secret of Nikola Tesla Themes & Keywords
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- friendship between man and woman
- male female friendship
- eccentricity
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- chaste kiss
- brilliant mind
- nikola tesla character
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- scientist
- yugoslav
- visionary
- science
- outer space
- inventor
- genius
- financier
- electricity
The Secret of Nikola Tesla Cast & Characters
Petar Božović leads the cast as Nikola Tesla, with Marijan Lovrić as Milutin Tesla and Orson Welles as J.P. Morgan. Directed by Krsto Papić; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Krsto Papić
- Petar Božović as Nikola Tesla
- Marijan Lovrić as Milutin Tesla
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Orson Welles as J.P. Morgan - Dennis Patrick as Thomas Alva Edison
Also Starring in The Secret of Nikola Tesla
· 25 more- Oja Kodar Catherine Johnson
- Boris Buzančić Robert Johnson
- Strother Martin George Westinghouse
- Igor Galo Guglielmo Marconi
- Charles Millot Adams
- Edo Peročević Kolman Czito
- Demeter Bitenc
- Vanja Drach Mark Twain
- Ana Karić Đuka Mandić
- Branko Špoljar
- Petar Dobrić
- Zvonimir Torjanac
- Lojze Rozman
- Andrej Nahtigal
- Ivo Rogulja
- Velimir Chytil
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More from Krsto Papić
More films directed by Krsto Papić: When the Dead Start Singing, Story from Croatia, My Uncle’s Legacy and The Rat Savior.
The Secret of Nikola Tesla Plot Summary
What happens in The Secret of Nikola Tesla from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nikola Tesla sits in a hotel room in 1943, talking with a reporter and imagining how history might have unfolded if J.P. Morgan had listened to him. The scene soon unfolds into a longer memory, tracing a life shaped by ambition, risk, and a relentless belief in a wired and unbound future.
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The Secret of Nikola Tesla Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Тайна Николы Теслы” and “Il segreto di Nikola Tesla”.
- Also known as
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- Тайна Николы Теслы
- Il segreto di Nikola Tesla
- Das Geheimnis des Nikola Tesla
- El secreto de Tesla
- Тайната на Никола Тесла
- Το μυστικό του Νικολα Τέσλα
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The Secret of Nikola Tesla FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Secret of Nikola Tesla, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Secret of Nikola Tesla?
The Secret of Nikola Tesla runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
When was The Secret of Nikola Tesla released?
The Secret of Nikola Tesla was released on February 19, 1980.
Who directed The Secret of Nikola Tesla?
The Secret of Nikola Tesla was directed by Krsto Papić.
More films by Krsto Papić Who is in the cast of The Secret of Nikola Tesla?
The Secret of Nikola Tesla stars Petar Božović as Nikola Tesla, Marijan Lovrić as Milutin Tesla and Orson Welles as J.P. Morgan, among 29 credited actors.
Does The Secret of Nikola Tesla have a post-credit scene?
No. The Secret of Nikola Tesla has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Secret of Nikola Tesla in?
The original language of The Secret of Nikola Tesla is Serbo-croatian.
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