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.
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.
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- $3.9M
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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
Fred MelamedHowardKeywords
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What is The Manhattan Project about?
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.
How long is The Manhattan Project?
The Manhattan Project has a runtime of 118 minutes.
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