Oppenheimer (1980)

Genre:	Drama, History, True Story, War
Year:	1980
MPAA Rated:	not rated
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The mini-series Oppenheimer is a biographical drama that delves into the life and career of American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. The series, written by Peter Prince and directed by Barry Davis, is a co-production between the BBC and WGBH.

Starring Sam Waterston in the title role, the series spans seven episodes and covers Oppenheimer’s pivotal role in the Manhattan Project during World War II, where he led the development of the atomic bomb. The narrative also explores the intense scrutiny he faced from the U.S. government in the 1950s due to his associations with communists and his growing ambivalence about the consequences of his work.

The mini-series originally aired in the United Kingdom on BBC Two from October 29 to December 10, 1980, and later in the United States on PBS in 1982. It received critical acclaim, winning three BAFTA TV Awards and earning nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards.

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Part One: 1938: Robert Oppenheimer’s life is changed by the discovery of nuclear fission and the appearance of Kitty Harrison.

Part Two: 1942: America is at war. Oppenheimer is engaged in the race to produce an atomic bomb.

Part Three: 1943: Oppenheimer is director of Los Alamos, but his past Communist associations alert the FBI.

Part Four: Summer 1944: Oppenheimer has problems with his staff and the development of the bomb.

Part Five: May 1945: The European war is over but the war with Japan continues. Oppenheimer discusses the use of the almost completed atomic bomb with the secretary of War. His colleagues have misgivings.