
The Machine That Made Us
Synopsis
The printing press was the world's first mass-production machine. Its invention in the 1450s changed the world as dramatically as splitting the atom or sending men into space, sparking a cultural revolution which shaped the modern age.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Patrick McGrady
- Original Title
- The Machine That Made Us
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Wavelength Films, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick McGrady
Patrick McGrady, Lucy Ward, Martin Davidson
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Patrick McGrady
Director
Patrick McGrady
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What is The Machine That Made Us about?
The printing press was the world's first mass-production machine. Its invention in the 1450s changed the world as dramatically as splitting the atom or sending men into space, sparking a cultural revolution which shaped the modern age.
Who directed The Machine That Made Us?
The Machine That Made Us was directed by Patrick McGrady.
Who stars in The Machine That Made Us?
The principal cast of The Machine That Made Us includes Stephen Fry, Barbara Rupp.
When was The Machine That Made Us released and how long is it?
The Machine That Made Us was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 59m.
