Movie Description
Adams: Doctor Atomic
(2008)Overview
John Adams’s mesmerizing score, in the powerful production of Penny Woolcock, tells the story of one of the pivotal moments in human history—the creation of the atomic bomb. Conducted by Alan Gilbert in his Met debut, this gripping opera presents the human face of the scientists, military men, and others who were involved in the project, as they wrestled with the implications of their work. Baritone Gerald Finley gives a powerful star turn in the title role as the brilliant J. Robert Oppenheimer.
Featured Crew
Cast
Edward Teller
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Kitty Oppenheimer
Robert Wilson
General Leslie Groves
Pasqualita
Frank Hubbard
Captain James Nolan
Self - Host
Self - Conductor
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Facts
Original TitleAdams: Doctor Atomic
Status Released
Release Information
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2008-08-11
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 46m
Homepagehttp://www.metopera.org/Season/On-Demand/opera/?upc=811357012130
Production CompaniesThe Metropolitan Opera
Genres
- Music
