A Brief History of Time

A Brief History of Time

7.2 | 1991-10-01 | Documentary

This shows physicist Stephen Hawking's life as he deals with the ALS that renders him immobile and unable to speak without the use of a computer. Hawking's friends, family, classmates, and peers are interviewed not only about his theories but the man himself.

Featured Crew

Stephen Hawking Author
David Hickman Producer
John Bailey Director of Photography
Errol Morris Director
William A. Anderson Additional Editing
Mary Skinner Intern
Rory Johnston Executive Producer
Jenny Dyer Set Dresser
Randy Thom Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Michael Riesman Conductor

Cast

Isobel Hawking
Isobel Hawking
Self - Stephen Hawking's Mother
Janet Humphrey
Janet Humphrey
Self - Stephen Hawking's Aunt
Mary Hawking
Mary Hawking
Self - Stephen Hawking's Sister
Basil King
Basil King
Self - Childhood Friend
Derek Powney
Derek Powney
Self - Oxford Classmate
Robert Berman
Robert Berman
Self - Stephen Hawking's Tutor

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