Manhattan Project
MGM/UA (1986)
Comedy, Thriller, Mystery
USA / English / Color / 112 min
5.9 
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| Cast | View More ↓ |
| Paul Austin | General (University Lab) |
|---|---|
| Christopher Collet | Paul Stephens (Ithaca) |
| Richard Council | Government (University Lab) |
| Curt Dempster | Scientist (University Lab) |
| Jill Eikenberry | Elizabeth Stephens (Ithaca) |
| Crew | View More ↓ |
| Director | Marshall Brickman |
|---|---|
| Writer | Marshall Brickman, Thomas Baum |
| Producer | Marshall Brickman, Bruce McNall |
| Photography | Billy Williams |
| Musician | Philippe Sarde |
Plot
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.
Editions
| Barcode | Format | Region | Release | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 027616876621 | DVD | 1 | 2002-06-04 | |
| 012236214076 | DVD | 1 | 2007-06-19 | Special Edition |
| 724359985992 | DVD | 1 | 2005-02-01 | with Cassette & Book |
| 0724354430190 | DVD | 2 | 2005-03-29 | |
| 4045167000544 | DVD | 2 | ||
| 724354430190 |