The Bit Player
2019, German. Directed by Mark Levinson.
Who would think of a flaming trumpet?
The Bit Player tells the story of an overlooked genius, Claude Shannon (the "Father of Information Theory"), who revolutionized the world, but never lost his childlike curiosity.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Amazon VideoCast & crew
- Mark LevinsonDirector
- John HuttonClaude Shannon
- Judith IveyBetty Shannon
- Kaliswa BrewsterMichelle
- Andrew PastidesClaude Shannon (young man)
- Olivia GilliattNorma Levor
- V.J. ScarpaciClaude Shannon (boy)
- Toleeya NapolitanoYoung girl neighbor
- Adam HellerPsychoanalyst
- Cleve AsburyBell Labs Engineer
- Mark LyonsBell Labs Engineer
- Randall McNealBell Labs Engineer
- Andrew Patrick NelsonBell Labs Engineer
Details
- Released
- 29 May 2019
- Country
- United States of America
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How long is The Bit Player?
The Bit Player runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Bit Player have a post-credits scene?
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What movies are like The Bit Player?
If you liked The Bit Player, try iGenius: How Steve Jobs Changed the World, Revolution OS, Zero Days.
Who directed The Bit Player?
The Bit Player (2019) was directed by Mark Levinson and stars John Hutton, Judith Ivey, Kaliswa Brewster.