

Einstein and the Bomb
2024-02-16 · 77 min · ★ 6.2
What happened after Einstein fled Nazi Germany? Using archival footage and his own words, this docudrama dives into the mind of a tortured genius.
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- Directors
- Anthony Philipson
- Production companies
- BBC Studios Science Unit
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Aidan McArdleAlbert Einstein
Andrew HavillCommander Locker-Lampson
Helena WestermanBarbara Goodhall
Leo AshizawaKatsu Hara
Simon MarkeyJacob Epstein
Simon HainesPaul Weyland
Toby LongworthReporter
Jonathan RhodesReporter
Gethin AldermanWalther Nernst
Albert EinsteinSelf (archive footage)
Adolf HitlerSelf (archive footage)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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