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Fat Man and Little Boy
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Fat Man and Little Boy

1989-10-20 · 127 min · ★ 6.2

Drama · History · War

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."

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Directors
Roland Joffé
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Lightmotive
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Paul NewmanPaul NewmanGen. Leslie R. Groves
Dwight SchultzDwight SchultzJ. Robert Oppenheimer
Bonnie BedeliaBonnie BedeliaKitty Oppenheimer
John CusackJohn CusackMichael Merriman
Laura DernLaura DernKathleen Robinson
Ron FrazierRon FrazierPeter de Silva
John C. McGinleyJohn C. McGinleyRichard Schoenfield
Natasha RichardsonNatasha RichardsonJean Tatlock
Ron VawterRon VawterJamie Latrobe
Michael BrockmanWilliam "Deke" Parsons
Del CloseDel CloseDr. Kenneth Whiteside
John ConsidineJohn ConsidineRobert Tuckson
Allan CordunerAllan CordunerFranz Goethe
Joe D'AngerioSeth Neddermeyer
Jon DeVriesJon DeVriesJohnny Mount
James EckhouseJames EckhouseRobert Harper
Todd FieldTodd FieldRobert Wilson
Mary Pat GleasonMary Pat GleasonDora Welsh
Clark GreggClark GreggDouglas Panton
Péter HalászPéter HalászGeorge Kistiakowsky

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