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J. Robert Oppenheimer is recruited to lead the top-secret Manhattan Project, assembling a team of scientists to develop the atomic bomb amidst personal complexities and scientific challenges. After the successful Trinity test and the bombs' deployment, Oppenheimer grapples with the devastating consequences and advocates for international control of atomic energy, opposing the hydrogen bomb. This stance puts him at odds with Lewis Strauss, who orchestrates a security clearance hearing against Oppenheimer, leading to the revocation of his clearance and the effective end of his government science career. Years later, Strauss's vindictive actions lead to his own political downfall, and Oppenheimer receives the Enrico Fermi Award, a symbolic rehabilitation, though he remains haunted by his creation.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Robert’s rise from brilliant physicist to “father of the atomic bomb” and his fall amid security hearings.
Open full beat sheetJ. Robert Oppenheimer is listed as Physicist. Gaunt, tense, gaunt, 50-year-old physicist with close-cropped greying hair. In the parsed data, J. Robert Oppenheimer is connected to 152 scenes, 234 dialogue lines, 235 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
152 scenes / 234 dialogue linesLewis Strauss is listed as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission. Prosperous, self-made man, former shoe salesman. In the parsed data, Lewis Strauss is connected to 43 scenes, 50 dialogue lines, 51 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
43 scenes / 50 dialogue linesKitty Oppenheimer is listed as Oppenheimer's wife. Former Communist, strong-willed. In the parsed data, Kitty Oppenheimer is connected to 22 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 44.
22 scenes / 17 dialogue linesLeslie Groves is listed as Army General. Husky, authoritative, head of the Manhattan Project. In the parsed data, Leslie Groves is connected to 21 scenes, 41 dialogue lines, 41 text mentions, first appearing around scene 48.
21 scenes / 41 dialogue linesRoger Robb is listed as Prosecutor. Aggressive prosecutor for the AEC hearing. In the parsed data, Roger Robb is connected to 14 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 34.
14 scenes / 3 dialogue linesIsidor Rabi is listed as Physicist. Stocky, American physicist, friend of Oppenheimer. In the parsed data, Isidor Rabi is connected to 13 scenes, 29 dialogue lines, 29 text mentions, first appearing around scene 20.
13 scenes / 29 dialogue linesErnest Lawrence is listed as Physicist. Handsome, experimental physicist at Berkeley. In the parsed data, Ernest Lawrence is connected to 11 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 39.
11 scenes / 12 dialogue linesEdward Teller is listed as Physicist. Physicist, proponent of the Hydrogen bomb. In the parsed data, Edward Teller is connected to 11 scenes, 7 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 62.
11 scenes / 7 dialogue linesHans Bethe is listed as Physicist. Head of the Theoretical division at Los Alamos. In the parsed data, Hans Bethe is connected to 8 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 15 text mentions, first appearing around scene 63.
8 scenes / 13 dialogue linesNiels Bohr is listed as Physicist. Charismatic Dane, pioneer of quantum physics. In the parsed data, Niels Bohr is connected to 7 scenes, 23 dialogue lines, 23 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
7 scenes / 23 dialogue linesJean Tatlock is listed as Psychiatrist/Communist. Beguiling, troubled woman, Oppenheimer's lover. In the parsed data, Jean Tatlock is connected to 7 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 36.
7 scenes / 8 dialogue linesFrank Oppenheimer is listed as Oppenheimer's brother. Younger brother, rancher. In the parsed data, Frank Oppenheimer is connected to 6 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 147.
6 scenes / 14 dialogue linesAlbert Einstein is listed as Physicist. Iconic physicist, long grey hair. In the parsed data, Albert Einstein is connected to 6 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 64.
6 scenes / 12 dialogue linesHaakon Chevalier is listed as Professor. Friend of Oppenheimer, involved in languages. In the parsed data, Haakon Chevalier is connected to 4 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 45.
4 scenes / 11 dialogue linesWilliam Borden is listed as Congressional Committee staffer. Anti-Communist, instrumental in the indictment. In the parsed data, William Borden is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 174.
3 scenes / 1 dialogue linesPatrick Blackett is listed as Physicist. Oppenheimer's tutor at Cambridge. In the parsed data, Patrick Blackett is connected to 2 scenes, 9 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
2 scenes / 9 dialogue linesA vast sphere of fire consumes the desert, accompanied by rhythmic stamping sounds.
Oppenheimer is questioned by a board about his life and work.
J. Robert OppenheimerLewis Strauss discusses the Oppenheimer hearing with a Senate Aide.
Lewis StraussStrauss is escorted to the committee room.
Lewis StraussOppenheimer is questioned by Roger Robb about his time in Europe.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Roger RobbYoung Oppenheimer struggles in the lab and prepares a poisoned apple.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Patrick BlackettOppenheimer hurries across the quad.
J. Robert OppenheimerOppenheimer listens to Niels Bohr lecture.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Niels BohrStrauss is questioned about his relationship with Oppenheimer.
Lewis StraussStrauss welcomes Oppenheimer to the Institute.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Lewis StraussStrauss shows Oppenheimer around the Institute.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Lewis StraussStrauss shows Oppenheimer his office and points out Einstein.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Lewis Strauss, Albert EinsteinOppenheimer continues his statement.
J. Robert OppenheimerOppenheimer reflects on his time at Cambridge.
J. Robert OppenheimerOppenheimer runs across the quad.
J. Robert OppenheimerOppenheimer meets Bohr.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Niels Bohr, Patrick BlackettStrauss watches Oppenheimer and Einstein.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Lewis Strauss, Albert EinsteinStrauss answers questions about Oppenheimer's past.
Lewis StraussOppenheimer continues his statement.
J. Robert OppenheimerOppenheimer meets Rabi.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Isidor RabiOppenheimer and Rabi talk on the train.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Isidor RabiOppenheimer watches Heisenberg.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Isidor RabiRabi introduces Oppenheimer to Heisenberg.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Isidor RabiOppenheimer is questioned about Russian physicists.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Roger RobbOppenheimer walks to the Physics Department.
J. Robert OppenheimerOppenheimer struggles with a door.
J. Robert OppenheimerOppenheimer enters a dusty classroom.
J. Robert OppenheimerOppenheimer looks into the next room.
J. Robert OppenheimerOppenheimer meets Lawrence.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest LawrenceOppenheimer teaches his first student.
J. Robert OppenheimerOppenheimer teaches a packed classroom.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest LawrenceOppenheimer walks across campus with students.
J. Robert OppenheimerLawrence visits Oppenheimer.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest LawrenceStrauss is questioned by Senator Bartlett about the FBI's pre-war surveillance of Oppenheimer.
Lewis Strauss, Roger RobbOppenheimer arrives at a party and is greeted by his brother Frank.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Frank OppenheimerOppenheimer meets Haakon Chevalier and Jean Tatlock, discussing politics and physics.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Jean Tatlock, Haakon Chevalier, Frank OppenheimerOppenheimer and Tatlock share an intimate moment and discuss his past.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Jean TatlockOppenheimer visits Jean Tatlock, they discuss his marriage and the political implications of his associations.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Jean TatlockLawrence confronts Oppenheimer and his students about unionizing the lab.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest LawrenceOppenheimer testifies about his security clearance.
J. Robert OppenheimerStrauss defends the security clearance granted to Oppenheimer.
Lewis StraussStrauss discusses the origins of the charges against Oppenheimer with an aide.
Lewis StraussOppenheimer testifies about isotope exports.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Lewis StraussOppenheimer tells Kitty he is in on the project.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Kitty OppenheimerOppenheimer asks Chevalier to look after his son.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Haakon ChevalierOppenheimer and Kitty discuss the changing world.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Kitty OppenheimerOppenheimer spots Colonel Groves.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Ernest Lawrence, Leslie GrovesGroves interviews Oppenheimer for the Manhattan Project.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Leslie GrovesOppenheimer and Groves discuss the project.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Leslie GrovesGroves and Oppenheimer scout the location for the secret lab.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Leslie GrovesOppenheimer and Groves prepare to recruit scientists.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Leslie GrovesOppenheimer and Groves recruit scientists.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Leslie GrovesGroves and Oppenheimer recruit Condon.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Leslie GrovesOppenheimer recruits a scientist.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Leslie GrovesOppenheimer recruits Feynman.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Leslie GrovesOppenheimer and Groves discuss Bohr.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Leslie GrovesOppenheimer manages the construction of Los Alamos.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Isidor RabiOppenheimer and Rabi discuss the project structure.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Isidor RabiOppenheimer prepares for his role.
J. Robert OppenheimerOppenheimer walks through the construction site.
J. Robert OppenheimerOppenheimer prepares for the meeting.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Edward TellerThe meeting begins.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Edward TellerTeller arrives at a meeting and presents a paper about a troubling possibility regarding chain reactions.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Edward Teller, Ernest Lawrence, Hans BetheOppenheimer meets Einstein and Godel in the woods.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Albert EinsteinOppenheimer shows Einstein Teller's calculations regarding the risk of igniting the atmosphere.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Albert EinsteinOppenheimer encounters Bethe in the corridor.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Hans BetheBethe confirms that the risk of an uncontrolled nuclear reaction is near zero.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Hans BetheOppenheimer hosts the Chevaliers.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Kitty Oppenheimer, Haakon ChevalierChevalier suggests that Oppenheimer could pass information to the Russians.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Kitty Oppenheimer, Haakon ChevalierOppenheimer testifies about the Chevalier incident.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Roger RobbStrauss faces the Senate committee regarding his nomination.
Lewis StraussStrauss strategizes with his counsel and aide.
Lewis StraussOppenheimer drives Kitty and Peter through Los Alamos.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Kitty OppenheimerKitty discovers the house lacks a kitchen.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Kitty OppenheimerOppenheimer walks Bethe through the security gate.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Hans BetheOppenheimer and Serber present the bomb design to the scientists.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Edward Teller, Hans BetheStrauss discusses the H-bomb program with the committee.
Lewis StraussStrauss travels to a meeting.
Lewis StraussAEC members discuss the Soviet atomic test.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Lewis Strauss, Isidor RabiGroves arrives at Los Alamos with the British contingent.
J. Robert Oppenheimer, Leslie GrovesThere's a way to balance these things... Leave the Rad Lab here at Berkeley under Lawrence, Met Lab in Chicago under Szilard, large scale refining- where'd you say? Tennessee..., all America's industrial might and scientific innovation, connected by rail... focused on one goal, one point in space and time, coming together... here.
Who knows? Robert didn't take care not to upset the power brokers in Washington. His opinions on the atom became definitive and he wasn't always patient with us mere mortals. I came in for plenty of harsh treatment. There was an AEC vote on the export of isotopes to Norway...
The revocation under such extreme publicity I think would be most unfortunate, not because of the effect on Dr.Oppenheimer- that I leave to one side- but because of the disastrous effect upon the attitude of the scientists of this country toward doing government research.
Dear Mr.Hoover, the purpose of this letter is to state my opinion, based upon years of study of the available classified evidence, that more probably than not J.Robert Oppenheimer is an agent of the Soviet Union.
You think I tell them about your politics? Next time you're coming home from a meeting, take a look in the rear-view mirror. Listen for sounds on your phone line. And stop being so goddamn naive.
It's a new way to understand reality. Einstein's opened a door, now we're peering through, seeing a world inside our world... a world of energy and paradox that not everyone can accept...
Nothing in our long-standing friendship would have led me to believe that Chevalier was actually seeking information; and I was certain he had no idea of the work on which I was engaged.
The British pilots put me in the bomb bay... showed me the oxygen- of course I messed it up. When they opened me up in Scotland I was unconscious. I pretended I'd been napping.
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