The Manhattan Project(1986)
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.
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.
Directed by Marshall Brickman
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Cast
John Lithgow
John Mathewson
Christopher Collet
Paul Stephens
Cynthia Nixon
Jenny Anderman
Jill Eikenberry
Elizabeth Stephens
John Mahoney
Lt. Col. Conroy
Richard Jenkins
Radiation Controls Officer
Sully Boyar
Night Guard
Timothy Carhart
Relief Guard
Gregg Edelman
Science Teacher
JD Cullum
Eccles (as John David Cullum)
Abraham Unger
Roland (as Abe Unger)
Robert Sean Leonard
Max
Fred Melamed
Howard
Ned Eisenberg
C-4 Guy (uncredited)
Richard Council
Government Aide
Robert Schenkkan
Government Aide
Steve Blum
Laser Efficiency Kid (as Richard Cardona)
Sarah Burke
Jenny's Parent
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When did The Manhattan Project come out?+
The Manhattan Project was released in 1986.
How long is The Manhattan Project?+
The Manhattan Project runs for 118 minutes (1 hour and 58 minutes).
Who directed The Manhattan Project?+
The Manhattan Project was directed by Marshall Brickman.
Who stars in The Manhattan Project?+
The Manhattan Project stars John Lithgow, Christopher Collet, Cynthia Nixon, Jill Eikenberry and John Mahoney.
Is The Manhattan Project worth watching?+
The Manhattan Project holds a 6.2/10 rating from 122 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of science fiction and thriller.
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