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The Manhattan Project

Plot: Named after the World War II-era program, the plot revolves around a gifted high school student who decides to construct a nuclear bomb for a national science fair. The film's underlying theme involves the Cold War of the 1980s when government secrecy and mutually assured destruction were key political and military issues
Release Date: Friday, June 13 1986
38 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of John LithgowJohn Lithgow
John Lithgow was
40 in The Manhattan Project
as 'John Mathewson'.
Fri, Oct 19 1945
Portrait of Christopher ColletChristopher Collet
Christopher Collet was
18 in The Manhattan Project
as 'Paul Stephens'.
Wed, Mar 13 1968
Portrait of Cynthia NixonCynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon was
20 in The Manhattan Project
as 'Jenny Anderman'.
Sat, Apr 09 1966
Portrait of Jill EikenberryJill Eikenberry
Jill Eikenberry was
39 in The Manhattan Project
as 'Elizabeth Stephens'.
Tue, Jan 21 1947
Portrait of John MahoneyJohn Mahoney
John Mahoney was
45 in The Manhattan Project
as 'Lt. Col. Conroy'.
Thu, Jun 20 1940 –
Sun, Feb 04 2018
Portrait of Richard JenkinsRichard Jenkins
Richard Jenkins was
39 in The Manhattan Project
as 'Radiation Controls Officer'.
Sun, May 04 1947
Portrait of Robert Sean LeonardRobert Sean Leonard
Robert Sean Leonard was
17 in The Manhattan Project
as 'Max'.
Fri, Feb 28 1969
Portrait of Steve BlumSteve Blum
Steve Blum was
26 in The Manhattan Project
as 'Laser Efficiency Kid (as Richard Cardona)'.
Fri, Apr 29 1960
Portrait of Sarah BurkeSarah Burke
Sarah Burke was
>> in The Manhattan Project
as 'Jenny's Parent'.
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Portrait of Robert SchenkkanRobert Schenkkan
Robert Schenkkan was
33 in The Manhattan Project
as 'Government Aide'.
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Portrait of Richard CouncilRichard Council
Richard Council was
>> in The Manhattan Project
as 'Government Aide'.
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Portrait of Fred MelamedFred Melamed
Fred Melamed was
30 in The Manhattan Project
as 'Howard'.
Sun, May 13 1956
Portrait of Ned EisenbergNed Eisenberg
Ned Eisenberg was
29 in The Manhattan Project
as 'C-4 Guy (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 13 1957 –
Sun, Feb 27 2022

Crew

Portrait of Marshall BrickmanMarshall Brickman
Marshall Brickman was
46 in The Manhattan Project
as 'Director, Producer, Writer'
Fri, Aug 25 1939 –
Fri, Nov 29 2024
Portrait of Billy WilliamsBilly Williams
Billy Williams was
57 in The Manhattan Project
as 'Director of Photography'
Mon, Jun 03 1929
Portrait of Bran FerrenBran Ferren
Bran Ferren was
>> in The Manhattan Project
as 'Visual Effects Director'
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Portrait of Thomas BaumThomas Baum
Thomas Baum was
>> in The Manhattan Project
as 'Writer'
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Portrait of Jennifer OgdenJennifer Ogden
Jennifer Ogden was
>> in The Manhattan Project
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Bruce McNallBruce McNall
Bruce McNall was
>> in The Manhattan Project
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Roger ParadisoRoger Paradiso
Roger Paradiso was
>> in The Manhattan Project
as 'Associate Producer'
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Portrait of Nina FeinbergNina Feinberg
Nina Feinberg was
>> in The Manhattan Project
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Philippe SardePhilippe Sarde
Philippe Sarde was
37 in The Manhattan Project
as 'Original Music Composer'
Mon, Jun 21 1948
Portrait of Roy FarfelRoy Farfel
Roy Farfel was
>> in The Manhattan Project
as 'Stunts'
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Portrait of Juliet TaylorJuliet Taylor
Juliet Taylor was
>> in The Manhattan Project
as 'Casting'
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Portrait of Robert GuerraRobert Guerra
Robert Guerra was
>> in The Manhattan Project
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Philip RosenbergPhilip Rosenberg
Philip Rosenberg was
51 in The Manhattan Project
as 'Production Design'
Tue, Jan 15 1935
Portrait of Shay CunliffeShay Cunliffe
Shay Cunliffe was
>> in The Manhattan Project
as 'Costume Design'
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Portrait of Hank MullerHank Muller
Hank Muller was
>> in The Manhattan Project
as 'Assistant Camera'
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Portrait of Nina RamseyNina Ramsey
Nina Ramsey was
>> in The Manhattan Project
as 'Set Decoration'
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