The Mathematician
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The salutary tale of a genius mathematician who discovers that mankind is heading for environmental disaster. Ignored by all, he sets out to prove it — however the proof, represented by “a little black box”, is taken up by those previous doubters and exploited.
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The Mathematician (1976) | BFI National ArchiveOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2018-01-19
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- Director
- Stan Hayward
- Screenplay & Story
- Stan Hayward
- Original Title
- The Mathematician
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
- Production Studios
- BFI, Imperial College, Video Animation
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Stan Hayward
Stan Hayward
Stan Hayward
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Stan Hayward
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Stan Hayward
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Stan Hayward
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is The Mathematician about?
The salutary tale of a genius mathematician who discovers that mankind is heading for environmental disaster. Ignored by all, he sets out to prove it — however the proof, represented by “a little black box”, is taken up by those previous doubters and exploited.
Who directed The Mathematician?
The Mathematician was directed by Stan Hayward.
Who stars in The Mathematician?
The principal cast of The Mathematician includes Robert Gladwell.
When was The Mathematician released and how long is it?
The Mathematician was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mathematician?
The Mathematician holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).