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The Bit Player

The Bit Player

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Bit Player
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2019-05-29
  • Runtime: 85 minutes
  • Rating: 6.6/10 (9 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.2102
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

John Hutton

John Hutton

as Claude Shannon

Judith Ivey

Judith Ivey

as Betty Shannon

Kaliswa Brewster

Kaliswa Brewster

as Michelle

Andrew Pastides

Andrew Pastides

as Claude Shannon (young man)

Olivia Gilliatt

Olivia Gilliatt

as Norma Levor

V.J. Scarpaci

V.J. Scarpaci

as Claude Shannon (boy)

Toleeya Napolitano

Toleeya Napolitano

as Young girl neighbor

Adam Heller

Adam Heller

as Psychoanalyst

Cleve Asbury

Cleve Asbury

as Bell Labs Engineer

Mark Lyons

Mark Lyons

as Bell Labs Engineer

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

The Bit Player Trailer

External Links

Keywords

biographyelectrical engineerinformation technologycomputer science

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bit Player?

The Bit Player is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2019-05-29.

Who are the main actors in The Bit Player?

The main cast includes John Hutton, Judith Ivey, Kaliswa Brewster, Andrew Pastides, Olivia Gilliatt, .

Where can I watch The Bit Player online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Bit Player is available.

Is The Bit Player based on a true story?

Who would think of a flaming trumpet?

What is the IMDb rating of The Bit Player?

The Bit Player has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 9 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Bit Player?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Bit Player?

The soundtrack was composed by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Bit Player filmed?

The Bit Player was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Bit Player?

The total runtime of The Bit Player is 85 minutes.

Is The Bit Player suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Bit Player?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Bit Player.

Does The Bit Player have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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