Tesla: Master of Lightning (2000)

12/01/2000 (US) • Documentary, History • 1h 27m

Overview

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.

Tesla: Master of Lightning (2000)

12/01/2000 (US) • 1h 27m

Documentary, History

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Stacy Keach

Nikola Tesla (Voice)

Elisabeth Noone

Narrator

Nikola Tesla

Himself

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

biography

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