The Manhattan Project

Directed by Marshall Brickman
1986    1h 58m    PG-13
Science Fiction, Thriller
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In "The Manhattan Project," a brilliant teen builds a nuclear bomb for a science fair, unwittingly drawing the attention of military operatives. As Cold War tensions simmer, he grapples with the moral weight of his invention and the shadow of global annihilation.
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Cast of The Manhattan Project
  • John LithgowJohn Mathewson
  • Christopher ColletPaul Stephens
  • Cynthia NixonJenny Anderman
  • Jill EikenberryElizabeth Stephens
  • John MahoneyLt. Col. Conroy
  • Richard JenkinsRadiation Controls Officer
  • Robert Sean LeonardMax
  • Steve BlumLaser Efficiency Kid (as Richard Cardona)
  • Sarah BurkeJenny's Parent
  • Robert SchenkkanGovernment Aide
  • Richard CouncilGovernment Aide
  • Fred MelamedHoward
  • Ned EisenbergC-4 Guy (uncredited)
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