Bob Gurr: Turning Dreams into Reality
Synopsis
The documentary, Bob Gurr: Turning Dreams into Reality, tells the story of one of Walt Disney's earliest 1954 Imagineering Legends, Bob Gurr. His career spanning 45 years creating 250 projects with Disney and beyond will be explored. From Disneyland to Las Vegas, Olympic spectaculars to rock star shows, Bob's creations included Monorails, Abraham Lincoln mechanical animation, Pirate Battle Shows, even massive animated figures of King Kong and Godzilla. Viewers will learn much about how these attractions were created from those who were there sharing these creations. Eight theme park creators who worked with Bob over these years will describe the unique ways in which he created a vast variety of attractions. The cast includes Disney Ambassador to the World Marty Sklar, Imagineering VP Craig Russell, Imagineer Chris Crump, and many others.
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Trailer: Bob Gurr - Turning Dreams into Reality
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-05-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
During DisneyanaMania 2016 in Garden Grove, California
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlene Thie
- Original Title
- Bob Gurr: Turning Dreams into Reality
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Ape Pen Publishing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlene Thie
Carlene Thie
Department Leadership Roster
Carlene Thie
Director
Carlene Thie
Producer
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What is Bob Gurr: Turning Dreams into Reality about?
The documentary, Bob Gurr: Turning Dreams into Reality, tells the story of one of Walt Disney's earliest 1954 Imagineering Legends, Bob Gurr. His career spanning 45 years creating 250 projects with Disney and beyond will be explored. From Disneyland to Las Vegas, Olympic spectaculars to rock star shows, Bob's creations included Monorails, Abraham Lincoln mechanical animation, Pirate Battle Shows, even massive animated figures of King Kong and Godzilla. Viewers will learn much about how these attractions were created from those who were there sharing these creations. Eight theme park creators who worked with Bob over these years will describe the unique ways in which he created a vast variety of attractions. The cast includes Disney Ambassador to the World Marty Sklar, Imagineering VP Craig Russell, Imagineer Chris Crump, and many others.
Who directed Bob Gurr: Turning Dreams into Reality?
Bob Gurr: Turning Dreams into Reality was directed by Carlene Thie.
Who stars in Bob Gurr: Turning Dreams into Reality?
The principal cast of Bob Gurr: Turning Dreams into Reality includes Bob Gurr, Glenn Austin, Christopher Crump, Joel Fritche, Bruce D. Hayes.
When was Bob Gurr: Turning Dreams into Reality released and how long is it?
Bob Gurr: Turning Dreams into Reality was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 52m.