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Unveiling the Soviet Spy in 'Oppenheimer' Movie: Klaus Fuchs and the Compassionate Spy

The documentary "A Compassionate Spy" explores the true story of Ted Hall, a bomb scientist at Los Alamos who shared classified secrets with the Soviet Union during World War II. While not featured in Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer," the documentary serves as a companion piece, shedding light on Hall's motivations and actions. Hall, who worked on the implosion bomb, likely had interactions with other Soviet spies at Los Alamos. Although questioned by the FBI, Hall was never charged, unlike his fellow spy Klaus Fuchs. Hall expressed regret later in life but believed the Soviets would have obtained the bomb eventually. He died in 1999, possibly due to health issues related to his work with plutonium.