TV series
Oppenheimer
1980, English, on BBC Two. Created by Peter Prince.
Spanning 1938 to 1953, theoretical physicist Robert Oppenheimer leads the effort to develop the atom bomb during the Second World War. When revealed, his work initially makes him a hero in the United States, but an ever-changing world soon sees him recast as a security risk.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 50 min
- Status
- Ended in 1980
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Latest episode
S1 E7: Episode 7
Aired 10 December 1980
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Peter PrinceCreator
- Sam WaterstonRobert Oppenheimer · 7 ep
- John CarsonNarrator · 7 ep
- Jana SheldenKitty Harrison · 6 ep
- Christopher MunckeGeneral Kenneth Nichols · 6 ep
- Edward HardwickeEnrico Fermi · 6 ep
- David SuchetEdward Teller · 6 ep
- Peter WhitmanRobert Serber · 5 ep
- Manning RedwoodGeneral Leslie Groves · 5 ep
- Matthew GuinnessHans Bethe · 5 ep
- John MortonRobert Wilson · 4 ep
- Bob ShermanErnest Lawrence · 4 ep
- Garrick HagonFrank Oppenheimer · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 29 October 1980
- Last aired
- 10 December 1980
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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How many seasons of Oppenheimer are there?
Oppenheimer has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 50 minutes each.
Is Oppenheimer finished?
Yes. Oppenheimer ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Oppenheimer?
If you liked Oppenheimer, try Manhattan, Fosse/Verdon, 12 O'Clock High.
Who created Oppenheimer?
Oppenheimer was created by Peter Prince and stars Sam Waterston, John Carson, Jana Shelden.