Adams: Doctor Atomic (2008)
John Adams’s mesmerizing score, in the powerful production of Penny Woolcock, tells the story of one of the pivotal moments in human history—the creation of the atomic bomb. Conducted by Alan Gilbert in his Met debut, this gripping opera presents the human face of the scientists, military men, and others who were involved in the project, as they wrestled with the implications of their work. Baritone Gerald Finley gives a powerful star turn in the title role as the brilliant J. Robert Oppenheimer.
Director: Gary Halvorson
Genre: Music
Runtime: 166 min
Release Date: August 11, 2008
Cast
- Richard Paul Fink - Edward Teller
- Gerald Finley - J. Robert Oppenheimer
- Sasha Cooke - Kitty Oppenheimer
- Thomas Glenn - Robert Wilson
- Eric Owens - General Leslie Groves
- Meredith Arwady - Pasqualita
- Earle Patriarco - Frank Hubbard
- Roger Honeywell - Captain James Nolan
- Susan Graham - Self - Host
- Alan Gilbert - Self - Conductor
Screenplay
Music: John Adams
Production: The Metropolitan Opera
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera, minimalist opera, the metropolitan opera
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Adams: Doctor Atomic about?
- John Adams’s mesmerizing score, in the powerful production of Penny Woolcock, tells the story of one of the pivotal moments in human history—the creation of the atomic bomb. Conducted by Alan Gilbert in his Met debut, this gripping opera presents the human face of the scientists, military men, and others who were involved in the project, as they wrestled with the implications of their work. Baritone Gerald Finley gives a powerful star turn in the title role as the brilliant J. Robert Oppenheimer.
- Who directed Adams: Doctor Atomic?
- Adams: Doctor Atomic was directed by Gary Halvorson.
- Who stars in Adams: Doctor Atomic?
- Adams: Doctor Atomic stars Richard Paul Fink, Gerald Finley, Sasha Cooke, Thomas Glenn, Eric Owens, Meredith Arwady.
- How long is Adams: Doctor Atomic?
- Adams: Doctor Atomic has a runtime of 2h 46m (166 minutes).
- What genre is Adams: Doctor Atomic?
- Adams: Doctor Atomic is a Music film.
- Where was Adams: Doctor Atomic produced?
- Adams: Doctor Atomic was produced in United States of America.