Storyline

Filmed in Wendover, Nevada, in early 1981, Energy and How to Get It combines documentary and fictional ideas. What began as a documentary film about Robert Golka, an engineer who was experimenting with ball lightning and the development of fusion as an energy force, was turned into a spoof on the documentary form, inserting fictional characters into the story such as the Energy Czar (William Burroughs), and a Hollywood agent (filmmaker Robert Downey). (mfah.org)

Key Information

Director Robert Frank
Writers Rudy Wurlitzer
Rating 5.8/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

William S. Burroughs

William S. Burroughs

Dr. John

Dr. John

Allan Moyle

Allan Moyle

Robert Downey Sr.

Robert Downey Sr.

Frequently Asked Questions

Energy and How to Get It was released on August 10, 1981.

The runtime of Energy and How to Get It is 28m.

Energy and How to Get It is a Comedy, Documentary movie.

Energy and How to Get It has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 on TMDB.

Energy and How to Get It is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Energy and How to Get It was directed by Robert Frank.

The main cast of Energy and How to Get It includes William S. Burroughs, Dr. John, Allan Moyle.

Energy and How to Get It is originally in English.