Brunel: Building a Great Britain
Synopsis
Examining the story of the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the man who designed the world's fastest railway, longest suspension bridge and largest ship. Over 150 years on from his death, this film goes back in time to explore the extraordinary stories behind Brunel's greatest creations, including the Great Western Railway and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. The film also explores the wider story of what kind of Britain Brunel's genius was able to flourish in.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toby Dallmeyer
- Original Title
- Brunel: Building a Great Britain
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Channel 5 Broadcasting
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toby Dallmeyer
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Toby Dallmeyer
Director
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What is Brunel: Building a Great Britain about?
Examining the story of the Victorian engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the man who designed the world's fastest railway, longest suspension bridge and largest ship. Over 150 years on from his death, this film goes back in time to explore the extraordinary stories behind Brunel's greatest creations, including the Great Western Railway and the Clifton Suspension Bridge. The film also explores the wider story of what kind of Britain Brunel's genius was able to flourish in.
Who directed Brunel: Building a Great Britain?
Brunel: Building a Great Britain was directed by Toby Dallmeyer.
Who stars in Brunel: Building a Great Britain?
The principal cast of Brunel: Building a Great Britain includes Steven Mackintosh.
When was Brunel: Building a Great Britain released and how long is it?
Brunel: Building a Great Britain was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.