Of Stars and Men
Synopsis
Of Stars and Men is a 1964 animated film from the Hubley family of animators, based on the 1959 book of the same name by astronomer Harlow Shapley, who also narrates. Made in the style of a documentary, it tells of humankind's quest (in the form of a child) to find its place in the universe, through themes such as outer space, physical matter, the meaning of life and the periodic table. There are no character voices; instead, they "talk" through their actions. It has been cited as an example of an "animated documentary".
Top Cast
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- Director
- John Hubley, Faith Hubley
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hubley, Faith Hubley, Harlow Shapley
- Original Title
- Of Stars and Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Storyboard Studios, Hubley Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hubley, Faith Hubley
John Hubley, Faith Hubley, Harlow Shapley
Jack Buehre
Faith Hubley
John Hubley, Faith Hubley
Department Leadership Roster
John Hubley
Director
Faith Hubley
Director
Jack Buehre
Director of Photography
Faith Hubley
Editor
John Hubley
Producer
John Hubley
Writer
Faith Hubley
Producer
Faith Hubley
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Of Stars and Men about?
Of Stars and Men is a 1964 animated film from the Hubley family of animators, based on the 1959 book of the same name by astronomer Harlow Shapley, who also narrates. Made in the style of a documentary, it tells of humankind's quest (in the form of a child) to find its place in the universe, through themes such as outer space, physical matter, the meaning of life and the periodic table. There are no character voices; instead, they "talk" through their actions. It has been cited as an example of an "animated documentary".
Who directed Of Stars and Men?
Of Stars and Men was directed by John Hubley, Faith Hubley.
Who stars in Of Stars and Men?
The principal cast of Of Stars and Men includes Harlow Shapley, Mark Hubley, Ray Hubley.
When was Of Stars and Men released and how long is it?
Of Stars and Men was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 53m.
Is Of Stars and Men based on a book or true story?
Of Stars and Men is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harlow Shapley".