Movie·1947·1h 52m
The Beginning or the End
Behind a forbidden door is a terrifying secret!
Directed By
Norman Taurog
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
The research, development, and deployment of the first atomic bomb, as well as the bombing of Hiroshima, are detailed in this docudrama.
Written By
Frank Wead
Producer
Samuel Marx
Cinematography
Ray June
Music
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Editor
George Boemler
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Cast
Brian Donlevy
Maj. Gen. Leslie R. Groves
Robert Walker
Col. Jeff Nixon
Tom Drake
Matt Cochran
Beverly Tyler
Anne Cochran
Hume Cronyn
Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer
Audrey Totter
Jean O'Leary
Hurd Hatfield
Dr. John Wyatt
Joseph Calleia
Dr. Enrico Fermi
Godfrey Tearle
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Victor Francen
Dr. Marre
Richard Haydn
Dr. Chisholm
Jonathan Hale
Dr. Vannevar Bush
John Litel
K.T. Keller
Henry O'Neill
Gen. Thomas F. Farrell
Warner Anderson
Capt. William S. Parsons
Ellen Ross
Waitress
Bobby Jordan
Radioman on Tinian Receiving A-Bomb Message
Jerry Schumacher
Nazi Officer
// crew
Crew
Norman Taurog
Director
Frank Wead
Writer
Samuel Marx
Producer
Bob Considine
Story
Daniele Amfitheatrof
Original Music Composer
Ray June
Director of Photography
George Boemler
Editor
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