The Bit Player(2019)
Who would think of a flaming trumpet?
Synopsis
The Bit Player tells the story of an overlooked genius, Claude Shannon (the "Father of Information Theory"), who revolutionized the world, but never lost his childlike curiosity.
Directed by Mark Levinson
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John Hutton
Claude Shannon
Judith Ivey
Betty Shannon
Kaliswa Brewster
Michelle
Andrew Pastides
Claude Shannon (young man)
Olivia Gilliatt
Norma Levor
V.J. Scarpaci
Claude Shannon (boy)
Toleeya Napolitano
Young girl neighbor
Adam Heller
Psychoanalyst
Cleve Asbury
Bell Labs Engineer
Mark Lyons
Bell Labs Engineer
Randall McNeal
Bell Labs Engineer
Andrew Patrick Nelson
Bell Labs Engineer
Michael Rose
Bell Labs Engineer
Remi Sandri
Bell Labs Engineer
Geoff Schuppert
Bell Labs Engineer
Jack Sochet
Bell Labs Engineer
Kurt Ziskie
Bell Labs Engineer
Gloria Mann
Bell Labs Secretary
The Bit Player — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Bit Player?+
The Bit Player is available to stream on Amazon Video. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Bit Player come out?+
The Bit Player was released in 2019.
How long is The Bit Player?+
The Bit Player runs for 85 minutes (1 hour and 25 minutes).
Who directed The Bit Player?+
The Bit Player was directed by Mark Levinson.
Who stars in The Bit Player?+
The Bit Player stars John Hutton, Judith Ivey, Kaliswa Brewster, Andrew Pastides and Olivia Gilliatt.
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