Sir Clive Sinclair - The C5 Story
Synopsis
In 1985 Sir Clive Sinclair, possibly one of the UKs most famous inventors and innovators of recent generations, launched the Sinclair C5 electric vehicle on a wintery morning to a large press fanfare at Alexandra Palace in London. Sir Clive who was well known for his prior consumer technological triumphs such as the first LED electronic pocket calculator, miniature televisions, and the famous home computers the ZX81 and the ZX Spectrum (which many people cite as being the catalyst of the UK computer and software industry in the 1980s, and which many current programmers still quote as the start point of their careers). Sadly, that launch was not only the beginning, but also the start of the end of the ill-fated electric vehicle. This is that story.
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Sir Clive Sinclair: The C5 Story Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-04-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$13K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Andrews
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Andrews
- Original Title
- Sir Clive Sinclair - The C5 Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Budget
- $13K
- Production Studios
- AUK Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Andrews
Paul Andrews
Sam Jones, Jodie McLeod
Paul Andrews
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Andrews
Producer
Sam Jones
Editor
Jodie McLeod
Editor
Paul Andrews
Director
Paul Andrews
Writer
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Sir Clive Sinclair - The C5 Story about?
In 1985 Sir Clive Sinclair, possibly one of the UKs most famous inventors and innovators of recent generations, launched the Sinclair C5 electric vehicle on a wintery morning to a large press fanfare at Alexandra Palace in London. Sir Clive who was well known for his prior consumer technological triumphs such as the first LED electronic pocket calculator, miniature televisions, and the famous home computers the ZX81 and the ZX Spectrum (which many people cite as being the catalyst of the UK computer and software industry in the 1980s, and which many current programmers still quote as the start point of their careers). Sadly, that launch was not only the beginning, but also the start of the end of the ill-fated electric vehicle. This is that story.
Who directed Sir Clive Sinclair - The C5 Story?
Sir Clive Sinclair - The C5 Story was directed by Paul Andrews.
Who stars in Sir Clive Sinclair - The C5 Story?
The principal cast of Sir Clive Sinclair - The C5 Story includes Gus Desbarates, Perran Newman, Sir Clive Sinclair, Barrie Wills.
When was Sir Clive Sinclair - The C5 Story released and how long is it?
Sir Clive Sinclair - The C5 Story was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sir Clive Sinclair - The C5 Story?
Sir Clive Sinclair - The C5 Story holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).