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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
37 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
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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
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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

Crew

Portrait of Marshall BrickmanMarshall Brickman
Director, Writer, Producer
Marshall Brickman was
44 in The Manhattan Project
Mon, Aug 25 1941
Portrait of Billy WilliamsBilly Williams
Director of Photography
Billy Williams was
57 in The Manhattan Project
Mon, Jun 03 1929
Portrait of Bran FerrenBran Ferren
Visual Effects Director
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Portrait of Thomas BaumThomas Baum
Writer
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Portrait of Jennifer OgdenJennifer Ogden
Producer
Jennifer Ogden was
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Portrait of Bruce McNallBruce McNall
Producer
Bruce McNall was
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Portrait of Roger ParadisoRoger Paradiso
Associate Producer
Roger Paradiso was
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Portrait of Nina FeinbergNina Feinberg
Editor
Nina Feinberg was
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Portrait of Philippe SardePhilippe Sarde
Original Music Composer
Philippe Sarde was
37 in The Manhattan Project
Mon, Jun 21 1948
Portrait of Shay CunliffeShay Cunliffe
Costume Design
Shay Cunliffe was
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Portrait of Juliet TaylorJuliet Taylor
Casting
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Portrait of Robert GuerraRobert Guerra
Art Direction
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Portrait of Hank MullerHank Muller
Assistant Camera
Hank Muller was
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Portrait of Philip RosenbergPhilip Rosenberg
Production Design
Philip Rosenberg was
51 in The Manhattan Project
Tue, Jan 15 1935
Portrait of Nina RamseyNina Ramsey
Set Decoration
Nina Ramsey was
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