'Oppenheimer's Most Powerful Quote Has a Complicated and Surprising Origin Story

Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, which stars Cillian Murphy, features the famous "I am become death" quote, which has ancient origins.

August 11, 2024 · 1 min · 56 words · Heather Espinoza

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Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimercompletely dominated Hollywood.

The destroyer of worlds."

The movie didn’t get everything right about these two scientists.

‘Oppenheimer’s Most Powerful Quote Has a Surprising Legacy

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Oppenheimeris available to watch on Prime Video in the U.S.

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The story of American scientist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.

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