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Oppenheimer movie storyline. Oppenheimer is the film based on the true story of J. Robert Oppenheimer which is helmed by Christopher Nolan. The movie focuses on Oppenheimer’s role in developing the atomic bomb.
Oppenheimer was a remarkable physicist who studied, researched and developed the atomic bomb. After teaching in some of the top universities in the world, Oppenheimer was recruited by one of his previous teachers to assist with the “Manhattan Project.” The goal of this project was to develop an atomic bomb, as approved by President Franklin Roosevelt. Shortly after being recruited to crunch numbers on the Manhattan Project, Oppenheimer was promoted to take the lead on a secret weapons laboratory.
The story of Oppenheimer is based on the inventions of J. Robert Oppenheimer who is best known for the invention of the atomic bomb. He worked at secret weapons laboratory based in New Mexico. The film will also show Oppenheimer and his team developing an atomic bomb that used a nuclear reaction to cause catastrophic initial damage to a target, as well as lasting effects from radiation that would lead to illness and death over time.
The lead character of Robert Oppenheimer is played by Cillian Murphy, Oppenheimer’s wife is played by Emily Blunt other actors are Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr, Alden Ehrenreich, etc. The film is written by Christopher Nolan, Kai BirdMartin, and Sherwin.
The film also portrays the death of J. Robert Oppenheimer who died on February 18, 1967, after suffering from cancer which was likely caused by his heavy smoking habit. Following a series of unsuccessful treatments, he died at the aged of 62.
Oppenheimer is a 2023 biographical thriller film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. Based on the 2005 biography American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, the film chronicles the career of American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. The story predominantly focuses on Oppenheimer’s studies, his direction of the Manhattan Project during World War II, and his eventual fall from grace due to his 1954 security hearing.
The film stars Cillian Murphy as the title character, Emily Blunt as his wife, “Kitty”, Matt Damon as head of the Manhattan Project Leslie Groves, Robert Downey Jr. as U.S. Atomic Energy Commission member Lewis Strauss, and Florence Pugh as Communist Party USA member Jean Tatlock. The ensemble supporting cast includes Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, and Kenneth Branagh.
Oppenheimer premiered at Le Grand Rex in Paris on July 11, 2023, and was theatrically released in the United States and United Kingdom on July 21 by Universal. Its simultaneous release with Warner Bros.’ Barbie led to the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon on social media, which encouraged audiences to see both films as a double feature.
Oppenheimer has grossed over $649 million worldwide on a $100 million production budget, making it the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2023, the highest-grossing World War II-related film, and the seventh highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. It received critical acclaim, with particular praise for its cast, screenplay, and visuals.
Oppenheimer (2023)
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, Kenneth Branagh, Benny Safdie, Jason Clarke, Dylan Arnold
Screenplay by: Christopher Nolan
Production Design by: Ruth De Jong
Cinematography by: Hoyte van Hoytema
Film Editing by: Jennifer Lame
Costume Design by: Ellen Mirojnick
Set Decoration by: Claire Kaufman, Olivia Peebles, Adam Willis
Art Direction by: Jake Cavallo, Samantha Englender, Anthony D. Parrillo
Music by: Ludwig Göransson
MPAA Rating: R for some sexuality, nudity and language.
Distributed by: Universal Pictures
Release Date: July 11, 2023 (Le Grand Rex), July 21, 2023 (United States and United Kingdom)
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