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Tesla: Master of Lightning (2000)

PG · 2000-12-01 · 1h 27m · EN
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This program recounts the life of scientist, inventor, and visionary Nikola Tesla, often remembered as more of an eccentric cult figure than an electrical engineering genius. Many of his achievements are still attributed to contemporaries Thomas Edison and Guglielmo Marconi. Tesla's surprising inventions are revealed in his autobiographical and scientific writings, supplemented by rare photographs and re-creations.

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Robert UthDirector, WriterPhylis GellerWriter

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Stacy KeachStacy KeachNikola Tesla (Voice)Elisabeth NooneElisabeth NooneNarratorNikola TeslaNikola TeslaHimself

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BiographyElectricity

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Genre affinityHistory · DocumentaryTheme affinityBiography · ElectricityPacingShortDirector preference933880Actor preference76799 · 191909 · 933879Country preferenceUs

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What is Tesla: Master of Lightning about?

This program recounts the life of scientist, inventor, and visionary Nikola Tesla, often remembered as more of an eccentric cult figure than an electrical engineering genius. Many of his achievements are still attributed to contemporaries Thomas Edison and Guglielmo Marconi. Tesla's surprising inventions are revealed in his autobiographical and scientific writings, supplemented by rare photographs and re-creations.

How long is Tesla: Master of Lightning?

Tesla: Master of Lightning has a runtime of 87 minutes.