Movie

The Bit Player

“Who would think of a flaming trumpet?”

★ 6.6(11)20191h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Mark Levinson
Release date: 2019-05-29
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

About The Bit Player

The Bit Player is a 2019 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Mark Levinson, starring John Hutton, Judith Ivey and Kaliswa Brewster. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Bit Player in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

John Hutton

Claude Shannon

Judith Ivey

Betty Shannon

Kaliswa Brewster

Michelle

Andrew Pastides

Claude Shannon (young man)

Olivia Gilliatt

Norma Levor

V.J. Scarpaci

Claude Shannon (boy)

Toleeya Napolitano

Young girl neighbor

Adam Heller

Psychoanalyst

Cleve Asbury

Bell Labs Engineer

Mark Lyons

Bell Labs Engineer

Randall McNeal

Bell Labs Engineer

Andrew Patrick Nelson

Bell Labs Engineer

Themes & keywords

biographyelectrical engineerinformation technologycomputer science

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bit Player in Mexico?+

The Bit Player is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Bit Player on Netflix?+

The Bit Player is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Bit Player?+

The Bit Player has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in The Bit Player?+

The Bit Player stars John Hutton, Judith Ivey, Kaliswa Brewster, Andrew Pastides and Olivia Gilliatt.

When did The Bit Player come out?+

The Bit Player is a 2019 movie directed by Mark Levinson.

What genre is The Bit Player?+

The Bit Player is Documentary film.

Who directed The Bit Player?+

The Bit Player was directed by Mark Levinson.