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2008•109 min•Documentary, History

The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer

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Is The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer worth watching? With a rating of 5.9/10, this Documentary, History film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer Synopsis

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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Top Cast

Campbell Scott
Campbell ScottSelf - Narrator (voice)
Boyd Gaines
Boyd GainesChairman Gray (voice)
Daniel Gerroll
Daniel GerrollColonel Pash
Michael Stuhlbarg
Michael StuhlbargEdward Teller
Ellen Katz
Ellen KatzThe Stenographer
Michael Cumpsty
Michael Cumpsty
Harold Agnew
Harold AgnewSelf
Jeremy Bernstein
Jeremy BernsteinSelf
Freeman Dyson
Freeman DysonSelf
Richard Rhodes
Richard RhodesSelf

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Is The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer worth watching?

The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer has received mixed reviews with a 5.9/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Documentary, History movies.

Is The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer hit or flop?

The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer has received average ratings (5.9/10), performing moderately with audiences.

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The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer is a Documentary, History movie that 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...

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