
Act of God
Synopsis
Documentary film by Peter Greenaway made for Thames Television, in which people who have survived being struck by lightning relate their experiences against a typically Greenaway backdrop of lists, black humour and 'collated statistics'.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Greenaway
- Original Score
- Michael Nyman
- Original Title
- Act of God
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Thames Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Greenaway
Michael Nyman
Andy Watmore
Udi Eichler
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Greenaway
Director
Udi Eichler
Producer
Andy Watmore
Editor
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Act of God.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Act of God
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Act of God about?
Documentary film by Peter Greenaway made for Thames Television, in which people who have survived being struck by lightning relate their experiences against a typically Greenaway backdrop of lists, black humour and 'collated statistics'.
Who directed Act of God?
Act of God was directed by Peter Greenaway.
Who stars in Act of God?
The principal cast of Act of God includes Not specified.
When was Act of God released and how long is it?
Act of God was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Act of God?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Act of God was composed by Michael Nyman.



















