Oppenheimer: The Father of the Atomic Bomb

Biography Documentary hosted by John Carson, published by BBC in 1980 - English narration



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"A tale of political intrigue and personal ambition...one of the more puzzling and indeed astonishing stories of contemporary American history." -- The New York Times

Sam Waterston stars in this critically acclaimed, BAFTA award-winning and Emmy and Golden Globe nominated seven-part mini-series that delves into the enigma that was J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American physicist often referred to as "the father of the atomic bomb." This gripping dramatization explores at length the extraordinary complexity of the scientist's thinking and the dilemma he faced. This series weaves together intrigue, political tension, and personal struggles to create a truly compelling narrative.
When the news spread in the USA at the end of the 1930s that Germany had achieved resounding success in nuclear fission, this fueled fears of the Nazis building a new nuclear superweapon. The USA is about to enter World War II and the government is pushing for the development of the first atomic bomb. Led by the brilliant physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, the world's scientific elite is working feverishly in a specially built, sealed-off camp in Los Alamos at enormous expense on the top-secret Manhattan Project.
In 1945, despite the surrender of Germany and the imminent surrender of Japan, the USA decided to demonstrate their power. Nagasaki and Hiroshima are leveled in a nuclear hellfire. J. Robert Oppenheimer had won the race and, as the father of the atomic bomb, rose to become one of the most influential scientists in the post-war US government. But his emerging critical stance on weapons of mass destruction and his left-leaning past put him in the FBI's crosshairs during the anti-Communist McCarthy era and eventually suspected of being a Russian agent. A decade later, in an extraordinary act of political rehabilitation, he would be given with the highest honor in his field, the Enrico Fermi Award by President Johnson. Were the Americans trying to placate an uneasy conscience?
This gripping series unfolds a large piece of contemporary history based on the life story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, one of the developers of the atomic bomb for the USA. In addition to the historical facts and developments, the personal emotions and motives of the important actors are becoming clear. We experience young Oppenheimer's enthusiasm for physics and its possibilities, his legitimate desire to stop the absolutely unscrupulous German fascism, his naivety - following horror after the mass murders in Japan - and we experience how the savior of the free West became a victim of anti-freedom McCarthyism.
In time, as Oppenheimer begins to realise the scale of the weapon he has helped develop, he becomes increasingly ambivalent, and even hostile, about its eventual use. Oppenheimer's greatest tragedy was that he wasn't able to save the future from his own invention.
"Oppenheimer" shines a light on significant ethical questions surrounding scientific advancements and their impact on society. It prompts viewers to reflect on themes such as power, responsibility, and the consequences of one's actions. Intriguing, thought-provoking, and superbly acted, "Oppenheimer" is a must-watch for history enthusiasts, fans of character-driven dramas, and anyone seeking a captivating exploration of one man's journey through a tumultuous era.

Written by Peter Prince ; Directed by Barry Davis ; A BBC TV Production in association with WGBH Boston

1)  Part 1
1938: Robert Oppenheimer, physics professor at Berkeley, California, is heavily - and not always happily - involved with his students, politics and scientific work, when the discovery of nuclear fission and the appearance of Kitty Harrison combine to change the course of his life. Oppenheimer's work brings him into contact with a series of communist organizations. The discovery that Germany has been conducting experiments with atomic fission raises fears in America about the development of a potent new weapon.

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Video Codec: x264 CABAC High@L4
Video Bitrate: 2 099 Kbps
Video Resolution: 766x576
Display Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Frames Per Second: 25.000 fps
Audio Codec: AC3
Audio Bitrate: 192 kb/s CBR 48000 Hz
Audio Streams: 2
Audio Languages: english
RunTime Per Part: 56 min 47 s - 1 h 8 min
Number Of Parts: 7
Part Size: 990 MB - 1.08 GB
Source: DVD (Thanks to AdSlager@a.b.boneless)
Encoded by: DocFreak08

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