The Secret of Nikola Tesla (1979)
Synopsis of The Secret of Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla (here played by Petar Bozovic) was a famous 19th century Yugoslavian inventor. The film recounts Tesla's development of the alternating electric current, first under the dictatorial thumb of Thomas Edison (Dennis Patrick), then on his own. Tesla develops a harmonious working relationship with George Westinghouse (Strother Martin), who indulges the inventor his eccentricities and gives him the credit he deserves, something the tyrannical Edison refused to do. Orson Welles appears briefly as J. P. Morgan in this Yugoslavian biopic, originally released as Tajna Nikole Tesle. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 105 mins
Complete Cast of The Secret of Nikola Tesla
- Orson Welles - J.P. Morgan
- Dennis Patrick - Thomas Edison
- Boris Buzancic
- Ana Karic
- Strother Martin - George Westinghouse
- Oja Kodar
- Charles Millot
- Peter Bozovic - Nikola Tesla
- Director(s):
- Krsto Papic
- Writer(s):
- Ivan Kusan, Ivo Bresan, Krsto Papic
- Producer(s):
- Radovan Kralijic, Branka Soten
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