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Sakharov

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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.

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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
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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
Robert Berger
Screenwriter
David W. Rintels
Production Co
Titus Productions, HBO Premiere Films
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 57m