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  1. Day One
    1989 · Historical drama · 2h 25m

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  1. March 5, 1989. ( 1989-03-05) Day One is a made-for-TV docudrama film about The Manhattan Project, the research and development of the atomic bomb during World War II. It is based on the book by Peter Wyden. The film was written by David W. Rintels and directed by Joseph Sargent.

    • David W. Rintels (teleplay)
    • Mason Daring
  2. Mar 5, 1989 · With Brian Dennehy, David Strathairn, Michael Tucker, Hume Cronyn. 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.

    • (485)
    • Drama, History
    • Joseph Sargent
    • 1989-03-05
  3. 1989. 2 hr 30 mins. Drama. NR. Watchlist. Brian Dennehy as Gen. Groves heads the strong cast that distinguishes this Emmy-winning chronicle of America's race to build the A-bomb. Oppenheimer ...

    • 3 min
  4. A television movie dramatizing the story of the Manhattan Project and the race to develop the atomic bomb. The saga revolves around three main characters: General Leslie R. Groves, the military man who spear-headed the endeavor; Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist in charge of the project;...

    • Joseph Sargent
    • David Ogden Stiers
  5. Based on true events surrounding the creation of the atomic bomb, this drama follows the complicated relationship between physicist Leo Szilard (Michael Tucker), scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer...

    • (4)
    • Joseph Sargent
    • History, Drama
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  7. It won the 1989 Emmy award for Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special. The movie received critical acclaim for its historical accuracy despite being a drama. Day One is a made-for-TV docudrama film about The Manhattan Project, the research and development of the atomic bomb during World War II.

  8. Overview. Hungarian physicist Leo Szilard leaves Europe, eventually arriving in the United States. With the help of Einstein, he persuades the government to build an atomic bomb. The project is given to no-nonsense Gen. Leslie Groves who selects physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to head the Los Alamos Laboratory in New Mexico, where the bomb is ...

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