The Atomic Kid (1954)

Name: The Atomic Kid
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Released: 1954
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 4.5
Cast: Mickey Rooney, Robert Strauss, Elaine Devry, Bill Goodwin, Whit Bissell

1h 26m United States of America

Comedy Science Fiction

Plot

A uranium prospector munching on a peanut butter sandwich in a desert near atomic bomb tests inadvertently becomes radioactive. This unexpected twist grants him unusual abilities, drawing the attention of the FBI. Harnessing his newfound powers, he aids the agency in dismantling a covert enemy spy ring, turning his mundane life into an extraordinary adventure. As he navigates this treacherous world, he must balance his strange new reality with the dangers lurking around every corner. The Atomic Kid blends comedy and action, showcasing an unlikely hero in a time of national peril.

Cast

Mickey Rooney Robert Strauss Elaine Devry Bill Goodwin Whit Bissell Joey Forman Peter Leeds Hal March Fay Roope Stanley Adams Robert Emmett Keane Paul Dubov Bill Welsh