John Adams: Doctor Atomic(2007)
John Adams: Doctor Atomic Synopsis
The European premiere of the opera by the contemporary American composer John Adams, with libretto by Peter Sellars, in a co-production of the San Francisco Opera (where the work premiered), the Lyric Opera of Chicago, and De Nederlandse Opera. The plot focuses on the great stress and anxiety experienced by those at Los Alamos while the test of the first atomic bomb (the "Trinity" test) was being prepared.
John Adams: Doctor Atomic (2007) is a drama and music film directed by Peter Sellars, released on June 1, 2007 with a runtime of 3h 51m. It stars Gerald Finley, Jessica Rivera, Eric Owens and Richard Paul Fink. Viewers rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Sellars
- Writers:
- Peter Sellars
- Composer:
- John Adams
- Production:
- De Nederlandse Opera
- Status:
- Released
John Adams: Doctor Atomic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gerald Finley
as J. Robert Oppenheimer
Jessica Rivera
as Kitty Oppenheimer
Eric Owens
as Gen. Leslie Groves
Richard Paul Fink
as Edward Teller
James Maddalena
as Jack Hubbard
Thomas Glenn
as Robert Wilson
Jay Hunter Morris
as Capt. James Nolan
- Ellen Rabiner
Ellen Rabiner
as Pasqualita
Key crew
Directed by Peter Sellars, written by Peter Sellars.
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John Adams: Doctor Atomic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.5/10 from 1 ratings.
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Who stars in John Adams: Doctor Atomic?
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The main cast of John Adams: Doctor Atomic (2007) includes Gerald Finley, Jessica Rivera, Eric Owens, Richard Paul Fink and James Maddalena. The film was directed by Peter Sellars. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was John Adams: Doctor Atomic released?
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John Adams: Doctor Atomic was released on June 1, 2007 and runs for 3h 51m.
Is John Adams: Doctor Atomic worth watching?
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John Adams: Doctor Atomic (2007) holds an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.