The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer(2008)
The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer Synopsis
J. Robert Oppenheimer was a national hero, the brilliant scientist who during WWII led the scientific team that created the atomic bomb. But after the bomb brought the war to an end, in spite of his renown and his enormous achievement, America turned on him - humiliated and cast him aside. The question the film asks is, "Why?"
The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer (2008) is a documentary film directed by David Grubin, released on March 24, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Campbell Scott, Boyd Gaines, Daniel Gerroll and Michael Stuhlbarg. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- David Grubin
- Writers:
- David Grubin, Charles Olivier
- Producers:
- David Grubin
- Cinematographer:
- James Callanan
- Production:
- GBH
- Status:
- Released
The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer (2008) Trailer
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The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Campbell Scott
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Boyd Gaines
as Chairman Gray (voice)
Daniel Gerroll
as Colonel Pash
Michael Stuhlbarg
as Edward Teller
- Ellen Katz
Ellen Katz
as The Stenographer
Michael Cumpsty
- Harold Agnew
Harold Agnew
as Self
- Jeremy Bernstein
Jeremy Bernstein
as Self
Freeman Dyson
as Self
- Richard Rhodes
Richard Rhodes
as Self
Martin J. Sherwin
as Self
Joseph McCarthy
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by David Grubin, written by David Grubin and Charles Olivier, produced by David Grubin.
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The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer online?
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The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer (2008) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer?
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The main cast of The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer (2008) includes Campbell Scott, Boyd Gaines, Daniel Gerroll, Michael Stuhlbarg and Ellen Katz. The film was directed by David Grubin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer released?
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The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer was released on March 24, 2008 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer worth watching?
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The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer (2008) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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