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Tesla: Master of Lightning

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Original title

Year

2000

Running time

87 min.

Country

United States

Director

Robert Uth

Screenwriter

Robert Uth, Phylis Geller

Cast

Music

Charlie Barnett

Cinematography

Tom Kaufman (B&W)

Producer

New Voyage Communications. Distributor: PBS Home Video

Genre

Documentary | Science Documentary. Biography

Synopsis

Nikola Tesla invented or developed many of the electrical technologies which form the basis of modern life, including: alternating-current (AC) power transmission and electric motors; high-frequency (HF) communications, the basis for radio and television; neon lighting; remote radio-control; and X-rays. But his visionary genius and technical skill was countered by his lack of business acumen and eccentric personality. After dying penniless in 1943, his "missing papers" regarding the construction of a 'death ray' became the focus of international intrigue. His research on particle beam weapons led to several American and Soviet military research programs, including the Strategic Defense Initiative, known as SDI or "Star Wars".

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Tesla: Master of Lightning

2000

Robert Uth