
The Manhattan Project
Marshall Brickman, 1986
The Manhattan Project
David Bischoff, 1986
The Manhattan Project is a movie novelization written by David Bischoff in 1986 and based on the movie of the same name, directed by Marshall Brickman in 1986. The movie features John Lithgow, Christopher Collet, Richard Council, Robert Schenkkan, Paul Austin, Adrian Sparks, and others.
What users say
“The movie is better than the book”
But the book is worth reading.
Watch & Read
Get movie and book on Amazon
Watch movie
*Note: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Storyline
John Mathewson, a researcher, attempted to gain favor with Paul Stephens, the science-savvy son of his new girlfriend, by giving him a tour of his facility. However, Paul discovered some weapons-grade plutonium and decided to use it for his school fair project, resulting in a government manhunt.
Movie vs Book

Year
1986
Minutes
117
Movie Rate
6.20
Source: IMDb

Year
1986
Pages
216
Book Rate
6.16
S: Goodreads
Book
The Manhattan Project
User polls & recommendations
Related Lists
Novelizations aren’t just a transcription of the film story. They also add details and backstory to the plot in a literary way.
“Every adaptation has things you have to leave behind in service of creating a cinematic idea that embodies the essential values of the book.”
EDWARD NORTON (Actor, Filmmaker)

Leave a Reply