The Day After Trinity (1981)
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- 1h 28min
- Documentary, Biography
- 20 Jan 1981 (USA)
- Movie
Scientists and witnesses involved in the creation and testing of the first ever atomic bomb reflect on the Manhattan project and its fascinating leader, J. Robert Oppenheimer, who upon completion of his wonderful and horrible invention...
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- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins.
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Stirling Colgate | ... |
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| Freeman Dyson | ... |
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Jon Else | ... |
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Susan Evans | ... |
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Francis Fergusson | ... |
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| Paul Frees | ... |
Narrator (voice)
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| Leslie Groves | ... |
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Elizabeth Ingram | ... |
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Robert Krohn | ... |
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Dave MacDonald | ... |
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| Joseph McCarthy | ... |
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Dorothy McKibben | ... |
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Frank Oppenheimer | ... |
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| J. Robert Oppenheimer | ... |
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Robert Porton | ... |
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Isidor Isaac Rabi | ... |
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Robert Serber | ... |
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| Harry S. Truman | ... |
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Francoise Ulam | ... |
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Stanislaw Ulam | ... |
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Jane Wilson | ... |
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Robert R. Wilson | ... |
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Directed by
| Jon Else | ||
Written by
| Jon Else | ... | () |
| David Webb Peoples | ... | () |
| Janet Peoples | ... | () |
Produced by
| Peter R. Baker | ... | executive producer (as Peter Baker) |
| Jon Else | ... | producer |
| Courtney Flavin | ... | associate producer |
| Martha Olson | ... | associate producer |
| Kathryn Witte | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Martin Bresnick | ||
Editing by
| David Webb Peoples | ||
| Ralph Wikke | ||
Sound Department
| Luther Greene | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Will Harvey | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Samantha Heilwell | ... | sound |
| Steve Longstreth | ... | sound (as Steven Longstreth) |
| Morning Slayter | ... | sound (as Morning Pastorok) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Chin | ... | assistant camera |
| David Espar | ... | camera operator |
| Stephen Lighthill | ... | camera operator |
| Paul Marbury | ... | first assistant camera |
| Tom McDonough | ... | camera operator |
| Peter Schnall | ... | assistant camera |
Location Management
| Tom Stern | ... | location manager |
Additional Crew
| Barton Bernstein | ... | consultant |
| Paul Frees | ... | narrator |
| Martin Sherwin | ... | consultant (as Martin J. Sherwin) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Blue Dolphin Film Distribution (1983) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Juno Films (2023) (Canada)
- Juno Films (2023) (United States)
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (1981) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- The Criterion Channel (2023) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Studio C. San Francisco (post-production sound services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Scientists and witnesses involved in the creation and testing of the first ever atomic bomb reflect on the Manhattan project and its fascinating leader, J. Robert Oppenheimer, who upon completion of his wonderful and horrible invention became a powerful spokesperson against the nuclear arms race.
Written by Neal Grigsby |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The same photo of Oppenheimer can also be seen stuck to a computer monitor in Jurrasic Park (1993) along with a Post-it reading "beginning of baby boom" and a sketch of an atomic explosion. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Tribute/La Cage aux Folles II/Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen/American Pop/The Day After Trinity (1981). See more » |
| Quotes |
J. Robert Oppenheimer:
[on the proposal for talks to halt the spread of nuclear weapons]
It's twenty years too late. It should have been done the day after Trinity. See more » |