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The Manhattan Project
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The Manhattan Project

1986-06-13 · 118 min · ★ 6.2

Science Fiction · Thriller

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.

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Directors
Marshall Brickman
Production companies
Gladden Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 18,000,000
Revenue
USD 3,900,000

Top Cast

John LithgowJohn LithgowJohn Mathewson
Christopher ColletChristopher ColletPaul Stephens
Cynthia NixonCynthia NixonJenny Anderman
Jill EikenberryJill EikenberryElizabeth Stephens
John MahoneyJohn MahoneyLt. Col. Conroy
Richard JenkinsRichard JenkinsRadiation Controls Officer
Sully BoyarSully BoyarNight Guard
Timothy CarhartTimothy CarhartRelief Guard
Gregg EdelmanGregg EdelmanScience Teacher
JD CullumJD CullumEccles (as John David Cullum)
Abraham UngerRoland (as Abe Unger)
Robert Sean LeonardRobert Sean LeonardMax
Fred MelamedFred MelamedHoward
Ned EisenbergNed EisenbergC-4 Guy (uncredited)
Richard CouncilRichard CouncilGovernment Aide
Robert SchenkkanRobert SchenkkanGovernment Aide
Steve BlumSteve BlumLaser Efficiency Kid (as Richard Cardona)
Sarah BurkeJenny's Parent
Warren ManziDay Attendant
Paul AustinGeneral

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