The Moment in Time: The Manhattan Project(2000)
The Moment in Time: The Manhattan Project Synopsis
The Moment in Time documents the uncertain days of the beginning of World War II when it was feared the Nazis were developing the atomic bomb. The history of the bomb's development is traced through recollections of those who worked on what was known as "the gadget."
The Moment in Time: The Manhattan Project (2000) is a documentary and history film directed by John Bass, released on June 5, 2000 with a runtime of 57m. It stars Ursula Drabik, Edward Teller, Philip Morrison and Hans Bethe.
- Director:
- John Bass
- Producers:
- John Bass
- Production:
- The Local Legacies Project of the U.S. Library of Congess
- Status:
- Released
The Moment in Time: The Manhattan Project Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ursula Drabik
Ursula Drabik
as Narrator
Edward Teller
as Self
- Philip Morrison
Philip Morrison
as Self
Hans Bethe
as Self
J. Robert Oppenheimer
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by John Bass, produced by John Bass.
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The Moment in Time: The Manhattan Project – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Moment in Time: The Manhattan Project?
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The main cast of The Moment in Time: The Manhattan Project (2000) includes Ursula Drabik, Edward Teller, Philip Morrison, Hans Bethe and J. Robert Oppenheimer. The film was directed by John Bass. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Moment in Time: The Manhattan Project released?
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The Moment in Time: The Manhattan Project was released on June 5, 2000 and runs for 57m.