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The Manhattan Project
A teen and his girlfriend make an atomic bomb with plutonium stolen from a scientist dating his mother. He then displays their horrible powers at the New York Science Fair, but the Secret Service isn't pleased with his actions.
14 December 1923, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
August 14, 1970 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3 February 1961
3 June 1943, New York City, New York, USA
1 November 1935, Detroit, Michigan, USA
April 29, 1960 in Santa Monica, California, USA
January 01, 2000
There was something absorbing about these nuclear scientists doing their job.August 15, 2002
Surprisingly biting film with great performances by Cynthia Nixon and John LithgowAugust 25, 2004
Many viewers will find themselves cheering for the military men and FBI agents a they try to stop this self-centered kid from achieving his dream of personal glory.February 10, 2004
a highly underrated film that anyone can enjoy -- even if you aren't a massive, massive nerd.August 12, 2002
Often more exasperating than it is entertaining.July 12, 2007
The Manhattan Project remains a clever time capsule of 80s nuclear commentary and a timeless, endlessly watchable thriller.