Fat Man and Little Boy (1989)
The story of the extraordinary people who changed our world.
Assigned to oversee the development of the atomic bomb, Gen. Leslie Groves is a stern military man determined to have the project go according to plan. He selects J. Robert Oppenheimer as the key scientist on the top-secret operation, but the two men clash fiercely on a number of issues. Despite their frequent conflicts, Groves and Oppenheimer ultimately push ahead with two bomb designs — the bigger "Fat Man" and the more streamlined "Little Boy."
Cast
- Paul Newman - Gen. Leslie R. Groves
- Dwight Schultz - J. Robert Oppenheimer
- Bonnie Bedelia - Kitty Oppenheimer
- John Cusack - Michael Merriman
- Laura Dern - Kathleen Robinson
- Ron Frazier - Peter de Silva
- John C. McGinley - Richard Schoenfield
- Natasha Richardson - Jean Tatlock
- Ron Vawter - Jamie Latrobe
- Michael Brockman - William "Deke" Parsons
Screenplay
- Bruce Robinson (Screenplay)
- Roland Joffé (Screenplay)
Themes
World War II: Global Conflict, Historical Figures and Biographies, The Horror of War and Humanity, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
atomic bomb, new mexico, world war ii, atomic bomb test, biography, 1940s, manhattan project
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fat Man and Little Boy about?
- Assigned to oversee the development of the atomic bomb, Gen. Leslie Groves is a stern military man determined to have the project go according to plan. He selects J. Robert Oppenheimer as the key scientist on the top-secret operation, but the two men clash fiercely on a number of issues. Despite their frequent conflicts, Groves and Oppenheimer ultimately push ahead with two bomb designs — the bigger "Fat Man" and the more streamlined "Little Boy."
- Who directed Fat Man and Little Boy?
- Fat Man and Little Boy was directed by Roland Joffé.
- Who stars in Fat Man and Little Boy?
- Fat Man and Little Boy stars Paul Newman, Dwight Schultz, Bonnie Bedelia, John Cusack, Laura Dern, Ron Frazier.
- How long is Fat Man and Little Boy?
- Fat Man and Little Boy has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
- What genre is Fat Man and Little Boy?
- Fat Man and Little Boy is a Drama, History, War film.
- Where was Fat Man and Little Boy produced?
- Fat Man and Little Boy was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Fat Man and Little Boy?
- The themes of Fat Man and Little Boy include: World War II: Global Conflict, Historical Figures and Biographies, The Horror of War and Humanity, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.