The Manhattan Project

(1986)Directed by Marshall Brickman118 min · PG-13Science Fiction, Thriller
Paul Stevens' high school science project has gotten a little out of hand. He just built an atomic bomb. Now he's got 11 hours to make sure it doesn't work.

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.

John Lithgowas John Mathewson
Christopher Colletas Paul Stephens
Cynthia Nixonas Jenny Anderman
Jill Eikenberryas Elizabeth Stephens
John Mahoneyas Lt. Col. Conroy
Richard Jenkinsas Radiation Controls Officer
Sully Boyaras Night Guard
Timothy Carhartas Relief Guard
Gregg Edelmanas Science Teacher
JD Cullumas Eccles (as John David Cullum)
Abraham Ungeras Roland (as Abe Unger)
Fred Melamedas Howard
Ned Eisenbergas C-4 Guy (uncredited)
Richard Councilas Government Aide
Robert Schenkkanas Government Aide
Steve Blumas Laser Efficiency Kid (as Richard Cardona)
Sarah Burkeas Jenny's Parent
Warren Manzias Day Attendant
PAPaul Austinas General
Adrian Sparksas Scientist
Curt Dempsteras Scientist
Bran Ferrenas Lab Assistant
David Quinnas Tennis