The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House
Synopsis
On 20 October 1973, the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II. From conception to completion, it had taken more than 15 years and over $100 million dollars. In the years since its completion, the Sydney Opera House has become one of the most identifiable of Australia’s icons - ranking with the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Uluru, the koala and kangaroo - and is considered by many to be among the world's great architectural masterpieces.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Crombie
- Original Score
- Charles Marawood
- Original Title
- The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Film Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Crombie
Charles Marawood
Bruce Hillyard
Richard Hindley
Anthony Buckley
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Hillyard
Director of Photography
Richard Hindley
Editor
Anthony Buckley
Producer
Charles Marawood
Original Music Composer
Donald Crombie
Director
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What is The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House about?
On 20 October 1973, the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II. From conception to completion, it had taken more than 15 years and over $100 million dollars. In the years since its completion, the Sydney Opera House has become one of the most identifiable of Australia’s icons - ranking with the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Uluru, the koala and kangaroo - and is considered by many to be among the world's great architectural masterpieces.
Who directed The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House?
The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House was directed by Donald Crombie.
Who stars in The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House?
The principal cast of The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House includes Sam Wanamaker, Jorn Utzon.
When was The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House released and how long is it?
The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House was composed by Charles Marawood.