The Bit Player
“Who would think of a flaming trumpet?”
Synopsis
The Bit Player tells the story of an overlooked genius, Claude Shannon (the "Father of Information Theory"), who revolutionized the world, but never lost his childlike curiosity.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →John Hutton
Claude Shannon
Judith Ivey
Betty Shannon
Kaliswa Brewster
Michelle
Andrew Pastides
Claude Shannon (young man)
Olivia Gilliatt
Norma Levor
V.J. Scarpaci
Claude Shannon (boy)
Toleeya Napolitano
Young girl neighbor
Adam Heller
Psychoanalyst
Cleve Asbury
Bell Labs Engineer
Mark Lyons
Bell Labs Engineer
Randall McNeal
Bell Labs Engineer
Andrew Patrick Nelson
Bell Labs Engineer
Michael Rose
Bell Labs Engineer
Remi Sandri
Bell Labs Engineer
Geoff Schuppert
Bell Labs Engineer
Jack Sochet
Bell Labs Engineer
Kurt Ziskie
Bell Labs Engineer
Gloria Mann
Bell Labs Secretary
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Levinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergio Verdú
- Original Score
- Robert Miller
- Original Title
- The Bit Player
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Levinson
Sergio Verdú
Robert Miller
Claudia Raschke
Tim Sternberg
Michelle Effros, Christina Fragouli, Mark Levinson, Alon Orlitsky, Ruediger Urbanke
Department Leadership Roster
Claudia Raschke
Director of Photography
Jennifer Lynn Tremblay
Costume Design
Jeremy Woodward
Production Design
Yuko Sorbin
Production Design
Sarah Hill Richmond
Costume Design
Mark Levinson
Producer
Tim Sternberg
Editor
Mark Levinson
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bit Player
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bit Player about?
The Bit Player tells the story of an overlooked genius, Claude Shannon (the "Father of Information Theory"), who revolutionized the world, but never lost his childlike curiosity.
Who directed The Bit Player?
The Bit Player was directed by Mark Levinson.
Who stars in The Bit Player?
The principal cast of The Bit Player includes John Hutton, Judith Ivey, Kaliswa Brewster, Andrew Pastides, Olivia Gilliatt.
When was The Bit Player released and how long is it?
The Bit Player was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bit Player?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bit Player was composed by Robert Miller.