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The Manhattan Project (1986)

A gifted high school student steals plutonium from the secret nuclear weapons facility in his home town in order to construct his own nuclear bomb, win a national science fair, and expose the government's secrets.

  • Science Fiction
  • Thriller

Top billed cast

  • Photo of John LithgowJohn LithgowJohn Mathewson
  • Photo of Christopher ColletChristopher ColletPaul Stephens
  • Photo of Cynthia NixonCynthia NixonJenny Anderman
  • Photo of Jill EikenberryJill EikenberryElizabeth Stephens
  • Photo of John MahoneyJohn MahoneyLt. Col. Conroy
  • Photo of Richard JenkinsRichard JenkinsRadiation Controls Officer
  • Photo of Robert Sean LeonardRobert Sean LeonardMax
  • Photo of Steve BlumSteve BlumLaser Efficiency Kid (as Richard Cardona)
  • Photo of Sarah BurkeSarah BurkeJenny's Parent
  • Photo of Robert SchenkkanRobert SchenkkanGovernment Aide

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