The Manhattan Project (1986)
Named after the World War II-era program, the plot revolves around a gifted high school student who decides to construct a nuclear bomb for a national science fair. The film's underlying theme involves the Cold War of the 1980s when government secrecy and mutually assured destruction were key political and military issues.
Cast
John Mathewson
Paul Stephens
Government Aide
Howard
C-4 Guy (uncredited)
Jenny Anderman
Elizabeth Stephens
Lt. Col. Conroy
Radiation Controls Officer
Laser Efficiency Kid (as Richard Cardona)
Jenny's Parent
Government Aide
Crew
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Writer
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Producer
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
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Production Design
Art Direction
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Set Decoration
Costume Design
Assistant Camera
Visual Effects Director
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