The Bit Player (2018): Cast & Where to Watch
The Bit Player is a 2018 documentary directed by Mark Levinson, starring Judith Ivey as Betty Shannon, John Hutton and Michael Rose. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Mark Levinson
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Bit Player About?
The premise of The Bit Player without spoilers.
The Bit Player explores the life of Claude Shannon, the brilliant mind considered the "Father of Information Theory." Despite revolutionizing the world with his groundbreaking work, Shannon retained a playful and inquisitive nature, embracing a childlike wonder throughout his life. The film offers a glimpse into the story of this often-overlooked genius and his unique perspective.
The Bit Player Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- reenactment
- information theory
Where to Watch The Bit Player
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Bit Player Cast & Characters
Judith Ivey leads the cast as Betty Shannon, with John Hutton as Claude Shannon and Michael Rose as Bell Labs Engineer. Directed by Mark Levinson; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director Mark Levinson
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Judith Ivey as Betty Shannon - John Hutton as Claude Shannon
- Michael Rose as Bell Labs Engineer
- Jack Sochet as Bell Labs Engineer
Also Starring in The Bit Player
· 16 more- Geoff Schuppert Bell Labs Engineer
- Olivia Gilliatt Norma Levor
- Adam Heller Psychoanalyst
- Andrew Pastides Claude Shannon (young man)
- Randall McNeal Bell Labs Engineer
- Sandy York Bell Labs Secretary
- Mark Lyons Bell Labs Engineer
- Kaliswa Brewster Michelle
- Remi Sandri Bell Labs Engineer
- Gloria Mann Bell Labs Secretary
- V.J. Scarpaci Claude Shannon (boy)
- Toleeya Napolitano Young girl neighbor
- Cleve Asbury Bell Labs Engineer
- Andrew Patrick Nelson Bell Labs Engineer
- Kurt Ziskie Bell Labs Engineer
- James Rutledge IAS Mathematician
The Bit Player Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “香农传” and “Minden bitek atyja”.
- Also known as
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- 香农传
- Minden bitek atyja
- The Bit Player - L'uomo che inventò il futuro
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The Bit Part 1987 -
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Me & Isaac Newton 1999
The Bit Player FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Bit Player, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Bit Player?
The Bit Player runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Bit Player released?
The Bit Player was released on June 19, 2018.
Who directed The Bit Player?
The Bit Player was directed by Mark Levinson.
More films by Mark Levinson Who is in the cast of The Bit Player?
The Bit Player stars Judith Ivey as Betty Shannon, John Hutton as Claude Shannon and Michael Rose as Bell Labs Engineer, among 20 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Bit Player?
In the US, The Bit Player is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Bit Player have a post-credit scene?
No. The Bit Player has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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