Great
Synopsis
An animated film about the British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who spearheaded numerous engineering marvels of the early 19th century - including the Thames Tunnel, the Great Western Railway, and the Great Eastern steamship (for 40 years the world's largest steamship). Various styles of animation are used to depict events in his colorful life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Godfrey
- Original Score
- Jonathan Hodge
- Original Title
- Great
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Bob Godfrey Films, British Lion Films, Grantstern Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Godfrey
Jonathan Hodge
Peter Hearn, Tony Fish
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Hearn
Editor
Bob Godfrey
Director
Tony Fish
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Great
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What is Great about?
An animated film about the British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who spearheaded numerous engineering marvels of the early 19th century - including the Thames Tunnel, the Great Western Railway, and the Great Eastern steamship (for 40 years the world's largest steamship). Various styles of animation are used to depict events in his colorful life.
Who directed Great?
Great was directed by Bob Godfrey.
Who stars in Great?
The principal cast of Great includes Richard Briers, Harry Fowler, Barbara Moore, Angus Lennie, Peter Hawkins.
When was Great released and how long is it?
Great was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Great?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Great was composed by Jonathan Hodge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Great?
Great holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).