The Day After Trinity(1980)
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.
The Day After Trinity (1980) is a documentary and history film directed by Jon Else, released on November 14, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Paul Frees, Jon Else, J. Robert Oppenheimer and Hans Bethe. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Jon Else
- Writers:
- Jon Else, David Webb Peoples, Janet Peoples
- Producers:
- Jon Else
- Production:
- KTEH
- Status:
- Released
The Day After Trinity (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Day After Trinity before you stream it.
The Day After Trinity Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Frees
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Jon Else
as Self - Interviewer
J. Robert Oppenheimer
as Self (archive footage)
Hans Bethe
as Self
Frank Oppenheimer
as Self
Haakon Chevalier
as Self
Robert Serber
as Self
- Holm Bursom
Holm Bursom
as Self
- Stirling Colgate
Stirling Colgate
as Self
Freeman Dyson
as Self
- Susan Evans
Susan Evans
as Self
- Francis Fergusson
Francis Fergusson
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jon Else, written by Jon Else, David Webb Peoples and Janet Peoples, produced by Jon Else.
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The Day After Trinity Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Day After Trinity – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Day After Trinity online?
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The Day After Trinity (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Day After Trinity?
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The main cast of The Day After Trinity (1980) includes Paul Frees, Jon Else, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Hans Bethe and Frank Oppenheimer. The film was directed by Jon Else. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Day After Trinity released?
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The Day After Trinity was released on November 14, 1980 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Day After Trinity worth watching?
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The Day After Trinity (1980) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Day After Trinity?
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