The Lord of the Universe
“"If this guy is god, then this is the God the United States of America deserves."”
Synopsis
He was the 16-year-old Guru Maharaj Ji and, as the Millennium approached, he promised to levitate the Huston Astrodome. It was the early Seventies and anything was possible so thousands flocked to his gathering. Follow him from his mansion in New York to the limousines in Houston, listen to his followers and watch the spectacle unfold just as TVTV did in this Alfred I. du Pont award wining documentary.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Shamberg, David R. Loxton
- Original Title
- The Lord of the Universe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Top Value Television (TVTV), Thirteen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Shamberg, David R. Loxton
Paul Goldsmith
Hudson Marquez, Michael Shamberg, Wendy Apple
Michael Shamberg, Hudson Marquez, Tom Weinberg, David R. Loxton, Allen Rucker
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Goldsmith
Director of Photography
Michael Shamberg
Producer
Hudson Marquez
Producer
Hudson Marquez
Editor
Michael Shamberg
Editor
Tom Weinberg
Producer
David R. Loxton
Producer
Allen Rucker
Producer
Wendy Apple
Editor
Megan Williams
Producer
Allen Rucker
Editor
Elan Soltes
Editor
Rita Ogden
Editor
Michael Shamberg
Director
David R. Loxton
Director
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What is The Lord of the Universe about?
He was the 16-year-old Guru Maharaj Ji and, as the Millennium approached, he promised to levitate the Huston Astrodome. It was the early Seventies and anything was possible so thousands flocked to his gathering. Follow him from his mansion in New York to the limousines in Houston, listen to his followers and watch the spectacle unfold just as TVTV did in this Alfred I. du Pont award wining documentary.
Who directed The Lord of the Universe?
The Lord of the Universe was directed by Michael Shamberg, David R. Loxton.
Who stars in The Lord of the Universe?
The principal cast of The Lord of the Universe includes Prem Rawat, Rennie Davis, Abbie Hoffman.
When was The Lord of the Universe released and how long is it?
The Lord of the Universe was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 58m.