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      Sakharov

      1984 1h 57m Biography List
      Reviews Andrei Sakharov (Jason Robards) is an acclaimed nuclear physicist living in Moscow. Though he leads the development of Russia's hydrogen bomb, Andrei becomes politically disillusioned as tensions between the U.S.S.R. and the United States continue to rise. He willfully jeopardizes his career by speaking out against his government's oppression of the Russian people, and is eventually demoted. Unfazed, Andrei publishes essays critical of the Soviet government, and is exiled to a small city. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member Biopic of Russian nuclear physicist and developer of Russia's thermonuclear weapons turned human rights activist who would win the Nobel Prize in 1975. Decent and of some interest; had never heard of this man until watching the film. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Andrei Sakharov (Jason Robards) is an acclaimed nuclear physicist living in Moscow. Though he leads the development of Russia's hydrogen bomb, Andrei becomes politically disillusioned as tensions between the U.S.S.R. and the United States continue to rise. He willfully jeopardizes his career by speaking out against his government's oppression of the Russian people, and is eventually demoted. Unfazed, Andrei publishes essays critical of the Soviet government, and is exiled to a small city.
      Director
      Jack Gold
      Producer
      Herbert Brodkin
      Screenwriter
      David W. Rintels
      Production Co
      Titus Productions, HBO Premiere Films
      Genre
      Biography
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 57m