We Are the Guinea Pigs
"Three Mile Island and the Catastrophe of Nuclear Power"
Originally released in 1980. We Are the Guinea Pigs is a documentary film. directed by Joan Harvey.
Starring Joan Harvey, Michio Kaku, and Clair Hoover Sr.
Synopsis
Farmers and parents of young children, who live in the Harrisburg, Pa., area, discuss their fears of radioactive contamination from the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor accident in 1979. Scientists and physicians also expound on the lethal dangers of nuclear power and the risks in containment processes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joan Harvey
as Self - Interviewer (voice)
Michio Kaku
as Self - Professor of Physics, City University of New York
Clair Hoover Sr.
as Self - Dairy Farmer, Middletown, Pa.
Walter Hooper
as Self - Parent, Harrisburg, Pa.
Sheryl Hooper
as Self - Parent, Harrisburg, Pa.
Gene Adams
as Self - President, Local 1688, United Steelworkers of America
Tom Jenkins
as Self - President, Harrisburg Coalition of Black Trade Unions
Suzanne Magda
as Self - High School Teacher, Harrisburg, Pa.
Louise Hardison
as Self - Goat Farmer, Middletown, Pa.
Susan Cassidy
as Self - Parent, Halifax, Pa.
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Are the Guinea Pigs about?
Farmers and parents of young children, who live in the Harrisburg, Pa., area, discuss their fears of radioactive contamination from the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor accident in 1979. Scientist...
Who directed We Are the Guinea Pigs?
We Are the Guinea Pigs was directed by Joan Harvey.
How long is We Are the Guinea Pigs?
We Are the Guinea Pigs has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was We Are the Guinea Pigs released?
We Are the Guinea Pigs was released on April 1, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in We Are the Guinea Pigs?
The main cast of We Are the Guinea Pigs includes Joan Harvey, Michio Kaku, Clair Hoover Sr., Walter Hooper, Sheryl Hooper.