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The Future Is Now

195515mLarry O'Reilly
IMDb 6.4

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This short goes inside government research laboratories to showcase some of the products that will be used in the near future. Some are for general use, such as computerized assembly lines, nuclear energy and solar powered batteries, and industrial uses for television. Others are consumer products, including video telephones, videotape to make instant home movies, irradiated food, and fully automated kitchens.

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What is The Future Is Now (1955) about?

This short goes inside government research laboratories to showcase some of the products that will be used in the near future. Some are for general use, such as computerized assembly lines, nuclear energy and solar powered batteries, and industrial uses for television. Others are consumer products, including video telephones, videotape to make instant home movies, irradiated food, and fully…

Who stars in The Future Is Now?

The Future Is Now stars Dwight Weist (Narrator (voice)). The film was directed by Larry O'Reilly.

How long is The Future Is Now?

The Future Is Now has a runtime of 15 min and premiered in 1955.

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The Future Is Now holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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