Movies

A Brief History of Time

A Brief History of Time (1991)

01/10/1991
Documentary
1h 20m

Overview

This shows physicist Stephen Hawking's life as he deals with the ALS that renders him immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, classmates, and peers are interviewed not only about his theories but the man himself.

  • Errol MorrisDirector

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $2,279,692

Keywords

  • based on novel or book
  • physics
  • biography
  • time
  • black hole
  • universe
  • cosmology
  • oxford university
  • motor neuron disease
  • als
  • cambridge university

Top Billed Cast

Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking

Self

Isobel Hawking

Self - Stephen Hawking's Mother

Janet Humphrey

Self - Stephen Hawking's Aunt

Mary Hawking

Self - Stephen Hawking's Sister

Basil King

Self - Childhood Friend

Derek Powney

Self - Oxford Classmate

Norman Dix

Robert Berman

Self - Stephen Hawking's Tutor

Gordon Berry

Roger Penrose

Roger Penrose

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