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Race for the Bomb

  • TV Mini Series
  • 1987– 1987–
  • 6h
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
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Race for the Bomb (1987)
  • Drama
  • War
This docudrama tells the story of how the atomic bomb came to be built.This docudrama tells the story of how the atomic bomb came to be built.This docudrama tells the story of how the atomic bomb came to be built.
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
62
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Predrag 'Miki' Manojlovic
    • Jean-Paul Muel
    • Maury Chaykin
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  • Stars
    • Predrag 'Miki' Manojlovic
    • Jean-Paul Muel
    • Maury Chaykin
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    • 4User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    1987

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    Predrag 'Miki' Manojlovic
    Predrag 'Miki' Manojlovic
    • Edward Telleras Edward Teller
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Jean-Paul Muel
    • Léo Szilardas Léo Szilard
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Maury Chaykin
    Maury Chaykin
    • Gen. Leslie Grovesas Gen. Leslie Groves
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Tom Rack
    Tom Rack
    • Robert Oppenheimeras Robert Oppenheimer
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Pier Paolo Capponi
    Pier Paolo Capponi
    • Enrico Fermias Enrico Fermi
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Myriam Mézières
    • Gertrude Weissas Gertrude Weiss
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Géza Kovács
    • Otto Frischas Otto Frisch
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Vincent Grass
    Vincent Grass
    • Hans Betheas Hans Bethe
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Marie Bunel
    Marie Bunel
    • Mici Telleras Mici Teller
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Maud Rayer
    • Lise Meitneras Lise Meitner
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Jacques Perrin
    Jacques Perrin
    • Frédéric Joliot-Curieas Frédéric Joliot-Curie
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Huguette Faget
    Huguette Faget
    • Marie Curieas Marie Curie
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Amy Werba
    Amy Werba
    • Laura Fermias Laura Fermi
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Denis Manuel
    Denis Manuel
    • Albert Einsteinas Albert Einstein
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Cynthia Ashperger
    Cynthia Ashperger
    • Jean Tatlockas Jean Tatlock
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Boris Bakal
    • Young scientistas Young scientist
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Bruno Balp
    • War Ministeras War Minister
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
    Robert Barr
    • James Byrnesas James Byrnes
    2 episodes2 eps • 1987
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    A dramatization of the Manhattan Project, which produced the atomic bomb at the close of World War Two. This series follows the development of the project, from Leo Szilard's first conception of the power within the atom, to the power struggles between J. Robert Oppenheimer, the project's science leader, and General Leslie Groves, the project's military commander. —Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>
    • docudrama
    • science
    • niels bohr
    • tv mini series
    • nazi
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    9/10
    Who let this copyright lapse?
    Just wanted to put it out there that the Canadian Broadcasting corporation has no idea how to commercialize its product. Many great titles were shown once

    This wonderful miniseries, probably the best on the subject is not available on either VHS or DVD. Someone uploaded a really crappy home VHS copy onto You Tube that is unwatchable.

    After its original broadcast the copyright was allowed to lapse. It is now in the public domain for commercial exploitation by anybody who wants to hunt down a good quality print and transfer and distribute it.

    Rare War Films has made a copy available for purchase from a print with Danish subtitles. It can be ordered online. The quality is doubtful and it comes without packaging.

    I just wish one of the original producers would get their act together and put together a proper DVD release.
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    • Dec 2, 2013

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    • Release date
      • May 6, 1987 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
      • Canada
      • Yugoslavia
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Hora cero: Carrera hacia el holocausto
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Astral Film Enterprises
      • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
      • Jadran Film
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    • Runtime
      6 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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