The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer
J. Robert Oppenheimer was a national hero, the brilliant scientist who during WWII led the scientific team that created the atomic bomb. But after the bomb brought the war to an end, in spite of his renown and his enormous achievement, America turned on him - humiliated and cast him aside. The question the film asks is, "Why?"
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- Cast
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The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 24, 2008
Runtime
1h 49m
Genres
Documentary, History
User Score
59%
Original Title
The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer
Production Companies
GBH
Director
David Grubin
Description
J. Robert Oppenheimer was a national hero, the brilliant scientist who during WWII led the scientific team that created the atomic bomb. But after the bomb brought the war to an end, in spite of his renown and his enormous achievement, America turned on him - humiliated and cast him aside. The question the film asks is, "Why?"