The Bit Player(2019)
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The Bit Player 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.
The Bit Player (2019) is a documentary film directed by Mark Levinson, released on May 29, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars John Hutton, Judith Ivey, Kaliswa Brewster and Andrew Pastides. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Levinson
- Writers:
- Sergio Verdú
- Producers:
- Mark Levinson
- Cinematographer:
- Claudia Raschke
- Production:
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Status:
- Released
The Bit Player Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Hutton
John Hutton
as Claude Shannon
Judith Ivey
as Betty Shannon
Kaliswa Brewster
as Michelle
- Andrew Pastides
Andrew Pastides
as Claude Shannon (young man)
- Olivia Gilliatt
Olivia Gilliatt
as Norma Levor
- V.J. Scarpaci
V.J. Scarpaci
as Claude Shannon (boy)
- Toleeya Napolitano
Toleeya Napolitano
as Young girl neighbor
Adam Heller
as Psychoanalyst
- Cleve Asbury
Cleve Asbury
as Bell Labs Engineer
- Mark Lyons
Mark Lyons
as Bell Labs Engineer
Randall McNeal
as Bell Labs Engineer
- Andrew Patrick Nelson
Andrew Patrick Nelson
as Bell Labs Engineer
Key crew
Directed by Mark Levinson, written by Sergio Verdú, produced by Mark Levinson.
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The Bit Player Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Bit Player – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bit Player online?
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The Bit Player (2019) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Bit Player?
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The main cast of The Bit Player (2019) includes John Hutton, Judith Ivey, Kaliswa Brewster, Andrew Pastides and Olivia Gilliatt. The film was directed by Mark Levinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bit Player released?
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The Bit Player was released on May 29, 2019 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Bit Player worth watching?
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The Bit Player (2019) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.