Fat Man and Little Boy (1989)
Fat Man and Little Boy is a 1989 drama movie directed by Roland Joffé, with a running time of 2h 7m. It stars Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz and Bonnie Bedelia.
Assigned to oversee the development of the atomic bomb, Gen. Leslie Groves is a stern military man determined to have the project go according to plan. He selects J. Robert Oppenheimer as the key scientist on the top-secret operation, but the two men clash fiercely on a number of issues. Despite their frequent conflicts, Groves and Oppenheimer ultimately push ahead with two bomb designs, the bigger "Fat Man" and the more streamlined "Little Boy."
Quick answers
What is Fat Man and Little Boy about?
Assigned to oversee the development of the atomic bomb, Gen. Leslie Groves is a stern military man determined to have the project go according to plan. He selects J. Robert Oppenheimer as the key scientist on the top-secret operation, but the two men clash fiercely on a number of issues. Despite their frequent conflicts, Groves and Oppenheimer ultimately push ahead with two bomb designs, the bigger "Fat Man" and the more streamlined "Little Boy."
When was Fat Man and Little Boy released?
Fat Man and Little Boy was released on 20 October 1989.
How long is Fat Man and Little Boy?
Fat Man and Little Boy runs 2h 7m.
Who made Fat Man and Little Boy?
Fat Man and Little Boy was directed by Roland Joffé.
Where can I watch Fat Man and Little Boy?
Fat Man and Little Boy is available on Kanopy, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies.
Where to watch Fat Man and Little Boy
Watch free: Kanopy
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies
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Cast
- Paul Newman as Gen. Leslie R. Groves
- Dwight Schultz as J. Robert Oppenheimer
- Bonnie Bedelia as Kitty Oppenheimer
- John Cusack as Michael Merriman
- Laura Dern as Kathleen Robinson
- Ron Frazier as Peter de Silva
- John C. McGinley as Richard Schoenfield
- Natasha Richardson as Jean Tatlock
- Ron Vawter as Jamie Latrobe
- Michael Brockman as William "Deke" Parsons
- Del Close as Dr. Kenneth Whiteside
- John Considine as Robert Tuckson