The Manhattan Project
📖 Synopsis
A gifted high school student steals plutonium from the secret nuclear weapons facility in his home town in order to construct his own nuclear bomb, win a national science fair, and expose the government's secrets.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Paul Stevens' high school science project has gotten a little out of hand. He just built an atomic bomb. Now he's got 11 hours to make sure it doesn't work.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Thriller
- Director
- Marshall Brickman
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
John LithgowJohn Mathewson
Christopher ColletPaul Stephens
Cynthia NixonJenny Anderman
Jill EikenberryElizabeth Stephens
John MahoneyLt. Col. Conroy
Richard JenkinsRadiation Controls Officer
Sully BoyarNight Guard
Timothy CarhartRelief Guard
Gregg EdelmanScience Teacher
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Manhattan Project about?
- A gifted high school student steals plutonium from the secret nuclear weapons facility in his home town in order to construct his own nuclear bomb, win a national science fair, and expose the government's secrets.
- Who directed The Manhattan Project?
- The Manhattan Project was directed by Marshall Brickman.
- When was The Manhattan Project released?
- The Manhattan Project was released on June 13, 1986.
- How long is The Manhattan Project?
- The Manhattan Project has a runtime of 1h 58m.
- Where can I track The Manhattan Project?
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