The Bit Player

Name: The Bit Player
Released: 2019-05-29
Rating: 6.6

6.6/10 (11)

·2019· 85 min

Director: Mark Levinson

"Who would think of a flaming trumpet?"

The Bit Player tells the story of an overlooked genius, Claude Shannon (the "Father of Information Theory"), who revolutionized the world, but never lost his childlike curiosity.

Cast

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John Hutton

Claude Shannon

Judith Ivey

Betty Shannon

Kaliswa Brewster

Michelle

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Andrew Pastides

Claude Shannon (young man)

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Olivia Gilliatt

Norma Levor

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V.J. Scarpaci

Claude Shannon (boy)

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Toleeya Napolitano

Young girl neighbor

Adam Heller

Psychoanalyst

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Cleve Asbury

Bell Labs Engineer

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Mark Lyons

Bell Labs Engineer

Randall McNeal

Bell Labs Engineer

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Andrew Patrick Nelson

Bell Labs Engineer

In brief

The Bit Player (2019) is a documentary film. With an average rating of 6.6/10 from 11 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 25min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is The Bit Player?

The Bit Player runs 85 minutes (1h 25min).

What rating does The Bit Player have?

The Bit Player has an average rating of 6.6/10 based on 11 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Bit Player from?

The Bit Player was released in 2019.