Day One
“This day will go down in history as a black mark against mankind.”
Synopsis
Hungarian physicist Leo Szilard leaves Europe, eventually arriving in the United States. With the help of Einstein, he persuades the government to build an atomic bomb. The project is given to no-nonsense Gen. Leslie Groves who selects physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to head the Los Alamos Laboratory in New Mexico, where the bomb is built. As World War II draws to a close, Szilard has second thoughts about atomic weapons, and policy makers debate how and when to use the bomb.
Top Cast
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Brian Dennehy
Gen. Leslie Groves
David Strathairn
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Michael Tucker
Leo Szilard
Hume Cronyn
James F. Byrnes
Richard Dysart
President Harry S. Truman
Hal Holbrook
Gen. George Marshall
Barnard Hughes
Henry Stimson
John McMartin
Dr. Arthur Compton
David Ogden Stiers
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Anne Twomey
Kitty Oppenheimer
Lawrence Dane
Ron Frazier
Colonel Pash
Olek Krupa
Edward Teller
Bernie McInerney
John Pielmeier
Seth
Ken Pogue
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Gary Reineke
Groves's Commanding Officer
Alan Scarfe
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Sargent
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Wyden, David W. Rintels
- Original Score
- Mason Daring
- Original Title
- Day One
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- World International Network, Spelling Entertainment, AT&T
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Sargent
Peter Wyden, David W. Rintels
Mason Daring
Kees Van Oostrum
Debra Karen
Aaron Spelling, E. Duke Vincent, David W. Rintels
Department Leadership Roster
Curtis A. Schnell
Production Design
Mason Daring
Original Music Composer
Debra Karen
Editor
David W. Rintels
Producer
Kees Van Oostrum
Director of Photography
Joseph Sargent
Director
Renée April
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Day One.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Day One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Day One about?
Hungarian physicist Leo Szilard leaves Europe, eventually arriving in the United States. With the help of Einstein, he persuades the government to build an atomic bomb. The project is given to no-nonsense Gen. Leslie Groves who selects physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to head the Los Alamos Laboratory in New Mexico, where the bomb is built. As World War II draws to a close, Szilard has second thoughts about atomic weapons, and policy makers debate how and when to use the bomb.
Who directed Day One?
Day One was directed by Joseph Sargent.
Who stars in Day One?
The principal cast of Day One includes Brian Dennehy, David Strathairn, Michael Tucker, Hume Cronyn, Richard Dysart.
When was Day One released and how long is it?
Day One was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Day One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Day One was composed by Mason Daring.
Is Day One based on a book or true story?
Day One is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Peter Wyden".