The Day After Trinity
Synopsis
Through interviews with Manhattan Project scientists and newly declassified archival footage, this documentary examines the life of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his leadership of the Manhattan Project. The film traces the development and testing of the first atomic bomb and follows Oppenheimer’s later opposition to nuclear proliferation during the early years of the Cold War.
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The Day After Trinity Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-06-09
Top Cast
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Paul Frees
Self - Narrator (voice)
Jon Else
Self - Interviewer
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Self (archive footage)
Hans Bethe
Self
Frank Oppenheimer
Self
Haakon Chevalier
Self
Robert Serber
Self
Holm Bursom
Self
Stirling Colgate
Self
Freeman Dyson
Self
Susan Evans
Self
Francis Fergusson
Self
Leslie Groves
Self (archive footage)
Elizabeth Ingram
Self
Robert Krohn
Self
Dave MacDonald
Self
Joseph McCarthy
Self (archive footage)
Dorothy McKibben
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Else
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Else, David Webb Peoples, Janet Peoples
- Original Score
- Martin Bresnick
- Original Title
- The Day After Trinity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- KTEH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Else
Jon Else, David Webb Peoples, Janet Peoples
Martin Bresnick
Ralph Wikke, David Webb Peoples
Peter R. Baker, Jon Else
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Else
Director
Jon Else
Writer
David Webb Peoples
Writer
Janet Peoples
Writer
Ralph Wikke
Editor
David Webb Peoples
Editor
Jon Else
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Day After Trinity about?
Through interviews with Manhattan Project scientists and newly declassified archival footage, this documentary examines the life of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his leadership of the Manhattan Project. The film traces the development and testing of the first atomic bomb and follows Oppenheimer’s later opposition to nuclear proliferation during the early years of the Cold War.
Who directed The Day After Trinity?
The Day After Trinity was directed by Jon Else.
Who stars in The Day After Trinity?
The principal cast of The Day After Trinity includes Paul Frees, Jon Else, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Hans Bethe, Frank Oppenheimer.
When was The Day After Trinity released and how long is it?
The Day After Trinity was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Day After Trinity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Day After Trinity was composed by Martin Bresnick.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Day After Trinity?
The Day After Trinity holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).