The Manhattan Project

The Manhattan Project (1986)

June 13th, 19861h 58min

Science Fiction, Thriller
63%

Overview

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.


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