Day One (1989)
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- Not Rated
- 2h 21min
- Drama, History
- 05 Mar 1989 (USA)
- TV Movie
The use of the atomic bomb to end WWII was one of the most controversial events in human history. This Emmy-winning 1989 miniseries brings the conflicts to life in wrenching performances by a stellar cast.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 wins.
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| Brian Dennehy | ... |
Gen. Leslie Groves
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| David Strathairn | ... |
J. Robert Oppenheimer
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| Michael Tucker | ... |
Leo Szilard
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| Hume Cronyn | ... |
James F. Byrnes
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| Richard Dysart | ... |
President Harry S. Truman
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| Hal Holbrook | ... |
Gen. George Marshall
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| Barnard Hughes | ... |
Secretary of War Henry Stimson
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| John McMartin | ... |
Dr. Arthur Compton
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| David Ogden Stiers | ... |
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
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Anne Twomey | ... |
Kitty Oppenheimer
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| Lawrence Dane |
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| Ron Frazier | ... |
Colonel Pash
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| Olek Krupa | ... |
Edward Teller
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Bernie McInerney |
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John Pielmeier | ... |
Seth
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| Ken Pogue | ... |
Groves's Commanding Officer
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| Gary Reineke | ... |
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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| Alan Scarfe |
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John Seitz | ... |
Under Secretary of the Navy Ralph A. Bard
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| Tony Shalhoub | ... |
Enrico Fermi
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Ester Spitz | ... |
Trude Weiss
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| Ron White | ... |
Colonel Nichols
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István Bálint | ... |
Eugen Wigner
(as Stephan Balint)
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| Peter Boretski | ... |
Albert Einstein
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| Patrick Breen | ... |
Richard Feynman
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| Vlasta Vrana | ... |
Hans Bethe
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George Popovich | ... |
Samuel Goudsmit
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| Lorne Brass | ... |
Klaus Fuchs
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| Michael Sinelnikoff | ... |
Lord Rutherford
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Graham Haley | ... |
Haakon Chevalier
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Fritz Buchinger | ... |
Dr. Vincent
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Kliment Denchev | ... |
Michael Polanyi
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Diana Fajrajsl | ... |
Ilse Polanyi
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| Timothy Webber | ... |
Colonel Lansdale
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| Harry Standjofski | ... |
Robert Wilson
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| Lia Sargent | ... |
Mrs. Wisnovsky
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David Gow | ... |
Jack Wisnovsky
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Michael Farrell | ... |
Shapp
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| Isabelle Mejias | ... |
Mrs. Trowbridge
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| Jonathan Wise | ... |
Robert Serber
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| George R. Robertson | ... |
Ed Condon
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| Dee McCafferty | ... |
William 'Deke' Parsons
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| Tom Butler | ... |
Captain DeSilva
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Robert Morelli | ... |
T.O. Jones
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Jon Baggaley | ... |
James Tuck
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David Bolt | ... |
Harry Gold
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David Ferry | ... |
Army Major
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Heinar Piller | ... |
Fleischmann
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François Klanfer | ... |
Haagen Kistiakowski
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Joel Miller | ... |
George Kistiakowski
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| Michael J. Reynolds | ... |
Kenneth Bainbridge
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Ed McGibbon | ... |
Admiral William D. Leahy
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Nicholas Kilbertus | ... |
Paul Tibbets
(as Nick Kilbertus)
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Joe Cazalet | ... |
Air Force Guard
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| Scott Thomson | ... |
Chemist
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Bob Clout | ... |
Alfred MacCormack
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Roland Hewgill | ... |
Army General
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Stan Gibbons | ... |
John J. McCloy
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Terrence Labrosse | ... |
Allan Dulles
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Delise Alison | ... |
London Pedestrian
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Alex Guard | ... |
British Jr. Officer
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Philip Spensley | ... |
British Sr. Officer
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| Frederick Neumann | ... |
Alexander Sachs
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Norris Domingue | ... |
General Pa Watson
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| Steve Barry | ... |
Los Alamo Scientist (uncredited)
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Lex Gord | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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| Arthur Holden | ... |
Scientist (uncredited)
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| Romano Orzari | ... |
Leo Szilard's Prime Scientist (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Joseph Sargent | ||
Written by
| Peter Wyden | ... | (book "Day One: Before Hiroshima and After") |
| David W. Rintels | ... | (teleplay) |
Produced by
| Josette Perrotta | ... | associate producer |
| David W. Rintels | ... | producer |
| Aaron Spelling | ... | executive producer |
| E. Duke Vincent | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Mason Daring | ||
Cinematography by
| Kees Van Oostrum | ||
Editing by
| Debra Karen | ||
Editorial Department
| Joseph Dervin Jr. | ... | executive in charge of post-production |
Production Design by
| Curtis A. Schnell | ... | (as Curtis Schnell) |
Art Direction by
| Guy Lalande | ||
Costume Design by
| Renée April | ||
Makeup Department
| Jocelyne Bellemare | ... | head makeup artist |
| Gillian Chandler | ... | key makeup artist |
| Serge Morache | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Benjamin Robin | ... | hair stylist |
| Ronald J. Rolfe | ... | assistant hair stylist |
Production Management
| Ken Gord | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Norman Henry | ... | executive production manager |
| Josette Perrotta | ... | unit production manager |
| François Sylvestre | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Sylvain Arseneault | ... | third assistant director |
| Normand Bourgie | ... | third assistant director |
| Sean Dwyer | ... | second assistant director |
| Michael A. Williams | ... | first assistant director (as Michael Williams) |
Art Department
| Jean-François Bonnevie | ... | set constructor |
| Jacques Chamberland | ... | property master |
| Ronald Fauteux | ... | set dresser |
| Jean-Vincent Fournier | ... | assistant propman |
| Alain Giguère | ... | head scenic painter |
| Raymond Larose | ... | assistant art director |
| Abe Lee | ... | set dresser |
| Real Ouellette | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Rob Bertola | ... | sound effects editor |
| Don Cohen | ... | sound recordist |
| Donald Cohen | ... | sound mixer |
| Rick Ellis | ... | sound re-recording engineer |
| Steve Foster | ... | adr editor |
| Yuri Gorbachow | ... | sound effects editor |
| Christopher Hutton | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Stephen Lawrence | ... | sound effects editor |
| James Porteous | ... | sound re-recording engineer |
| James Ryckman | ... | sound effects editor |
Special Effects by
| Louis Craig | ... | special effects |
| Mario Dumont | ... | special effects technician |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Al Campbell | ... | key grip |
| Andrew Nevard | ... | second assistant camera |
| Stephen Wells | ... | best boy grip |
Casting Department
| Leslee Dennis | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Blanche-Danielle Boileau | ... | wardrobe coordinator |
| Carol Clement | ... | extra key dresser |
| Mario Davignon | ... | wardrobe master |
| Louise Dubé | ... | extras dresser |
| Lyse Pomerleau | ... | dresser |
Location Management
| Carole Mondello | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| France Lachapelle | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Aleck Duncan | ... | driver: minibus |
| Tim Parkinson | ... | driver |
| Don Stenstrom | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Howard M. Baker | ... | military consultant |
| Fritz Buchinger | ... | technical advisor |
| James MacGregor Burns | ... | historical consultant |
| Robert J. Graebener | ... | military consultant |
| Frederick Thomas Hedgecock | ... | technical advisor |
| Renate Kamer | ... | executive assistant |
| Michael Leonard | ... | production assistant |
| Jonathan Starr | ... | director of research |
| Cheryl R. Stein | ... | executive assistant |
| Jacqueline Tone | ... | assistant to producer |
| Peter Wyden | ... | creative consultant |
Production Companies
- AT&T
- Central Independent Television
- Global Television Network
- Spelling Entertainment
- World International Network (WIN)
Distributors
- Acorn Media Group (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Alliance Releasing Home Video (1989) (Canada) (video)
- CBS (1989) (United States) (tv) (premiere)
- Home Video Center (1990) (Greece) (VHS)
- MCA Home Video (1989) (Canada) (VHS)
- Moonstone Pictures (2005) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Roadshow Home Video (1990) (Australia) (video) (under "Premiere Home Entertainment" label)
- Transvídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Worldvision Home Video (1989) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
- Intrigue (special effects)
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The complicated relationship between physicist Leo Szilard, scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie Groves. Assigned to oversee the project, Groves chooses Oppenheimer to build the historic bomb. However, when World War II inspires the government to use the weapon, Szilard reconsiders his opinions about atomic warfare. Written by Jwelch5742 |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | John Houseman was originally cast to play Dr Compton but had to back out because of illness and died a few months later. See more » |
| Goofs | During the flight to Hiroshima, the footage alternates between a B-29 and a B-17. The B-17 engines are staggered on the wing from the fuselage, while the B-29 engines are straight on the wing. A Look through the cockpit Plexiglas shows multiple bombers, the Enola Gay flew alone. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1989). See more » |
| Quotes |
[before the Trinity test, to Oppenheimer]
Gen. Leslie Groves: Robert - don't you ever worry the war will be over before the bomb is ready to drop? See more » |