A Brief History of Time
Where did the universe come from? Will time ever come to an end? Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
1991 · 1h 20m · G
Documentary
Directed by
Errol Morris
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A Brief History of Time
Overview
Partly adapted from cosmologist Stephen Hawking's popular book about his theories of the universe, this in-depth documentary also presents Hawking's daily life as he deals with the ALS that renders him virtually immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, former classmates and peers are interviewed about not only his theories but the man himself.
Director and cast
- Errol Morris Director
- Stephen Hawking as Himself
- Isobel Hawking as Herself
- Janet Humphrey as Self - Stephen Hawking's Aunt
- Mary Hawking as Self - Stephen Hawking's Sister
- Basil King as Self - Childhood Friend
- Derek Powney as Self - Oxford Classmate
- Norman Dix Cast
- Robert Berman as Self - Stephen Hawking's Tutor
- Gordon Berry Cast
- Roger Penrose Cast
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