The Manhattan Project (1986)
The Manhattan Project is a 1986 science fiction movie directed by Marshall Brickman, with a running time of 1h 58m. It stars John Lithgow, Christopher Collet and Cynthia Nixon.
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.
Quick answers
What is The Manhattan Project about?
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.
When was The Manhattan Project released?
The Manhattan Project was released on 13 June 1986.
How long is The Manhattan Project?
The Manhattan Project runs 1h 58m.
Who made The Manhattan Project?
The Manhattan Project was directed by Marshall Brickman.
Where can I watch The Manhattan Project?
The Manhattan Project is available on Hoopla, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch The Manhattan Project
Watch free: Hoopla
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Cast
- John Lithgow as John Mathewson
- Christopher Collet as Paul Stephens
- Cynthia Nixon as Jenny Anderman
- Jill Eikenberry as Elizabeth Stephens
- John Mahoney as Lt. Col. Conroy
- Richard Jenkins as Radiation Controls Officer
- Sully Boyar as Night Guard
- Timothy Carhart as Relief Guard
- Gregg Edelman as Science Teacher
- JD Cullum as Eccles
- Abraham Unger as Roland
- Robert Sean Leonard as Max