The Manhattan Project' (7 letters) The term FILM ABOUT THE STATUE OF LIBERTY can be summarized by two crossword solutions: PATINA (6 letters) and 'The Manhattan Project' (7 letters). PATINA is a thin layer of corrosion that forms on the surface of metals, and is often seen on the STATUE of LIBERTY. 'The Manhattan Project' is a 1986 FILM directed by Marshall Brickman, starring Matthew Broderick and John Wood. The FILM follows a group of high school students who attempt to steal the STATUE of LIBERTY's original torch.