Oppenheimer(TV show/series, 1980)

Name: Oppenheimer
Genre: Drama
Released: 1980
Rating: 3.3

50min per episode | Genre: Drama

Mini series in 1 season with 7 episodes

Rating: 3.3/5 (with 6 votes)

Oppenheimer is a biographical drama television miniseries based on the life and career of American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. Written by Peter Prince and directed by Barry Davis, the series is a co-production between the BBC and WGBH. It stars Sam Waterston in the title role, with Jana Shelden, Christopher Muncke, Edward Hardwicke, and David Suchet in supporting roles, and is narrated by John Carson. Oppenheimer premiered in the United Kingdom on BBC Two on 29 October 1980, and concluded on 10 December 1980, consisting of seven episodes. The series won three BAFTA TV Awards, including Best Drama Series or Serial, from seven nominations. It received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Limited Series and Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series or a Special for Prince. For his portrayal of Oppenheimer, Waterston was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award and a Golden Globe Award. ()

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About Oppenheimer

This seven-part series highlights scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer from 1938 to 1953 as he develops the Atomic bomb.

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Oppenheimer Seasons and Episodes

10/29/1980Miniseries - 7 episodes

#1 | 10/29/1980Episode 1

1938: Robert Oppenheimer's life is changed by the discovery of nuclear fission and the appearance of Kitty Harrison.

#2 | 11/03/1980Episode 2

1942: America is at war. Oppenheimer is engaged in the race to produce an atomic bomb.

#3 | 11/12/1980Episode 3

1943: Oppenheimer is director of Los Alamos, but his past Communist associations alert the FBI.

#4 | 11/19/1980Episode 4

Summer 1944: Oppenheimer has problems with his staff and the development of the bomb.

#5 | 11/27/1980Episode 5

May 1945: The European war is over but the war with Japan continues. Oppenheimer discusses the use of the almost completed atomic bomb with the secretary of War. His colleagues have misgivings.

#6 | 12/03/1980Episode 6

1949 - The Oppenheimer family becomes a target of the HUAC hearings.

#7 | 12/10/1980Episode 7

December 1953 - Oppenheimer falls foul of the Communist witch hunt.

Additional Information

Official websites:

www.bbc.co.uk

Production country: United Kingdom (UK)

Made by: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), WGBH Boston

Original language: English (EN)

Spoken languages: English (EN)

Translated into 4 languages: Czech (CS), German (DE), English (EN), Dutch (NL)

Status: Ended

First episode released on: 10/29/1980

Last episode released on: 12/10/1980

Cast: Sam Waterston

Producer: BBC

Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):

"J. Robert Oppenheimer - Atomphysiker"

"Oppenheimer: The Father Of The Atomic Bomb"

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