The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer

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The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer

Released: Mar 24, 2008

Runtime: 1h 49m

Rating: ⭐ 5.9 / 10

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Overview

J. Robert Oppenheimer was a national hero, the brilliant scientist who during WWII led the scientific team that created the atomic bomb. But after the bomb brought the war to an end, in spite of his renown and his enormous achievement, America turned on him - humiliated and cast him aside. The question the film asks is, "Why?"

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Campbell Scott

Campbell Scott

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Boyd Gaines

Boyd Gaines

Chairman Gray (voice)

Daniel Gerroll

Daniel Gerroll

Colonel Pash

Michael Stuhlbarg

Michael Stuhlbarg

Edward Teller

Ellen Katz

Ellen Katz

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Michael Cumpsty

Michael Cumpsty

Harold Agnew

Harold Agnew

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Jeremy Bernstein

Jeremy Bernstein

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Freeman Dyson

Freeman Dyson

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Richard Rhodes

Richard Rhodes

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