A Brief History of Time (1991)

  • G
  • 10/01/1991 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 20m

Overview

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.

Errol Morris

Director

Cast

Stephen Hawking's headshot

Stephen Hawking

Self
Isobel Hawking's headshot

Isobel Hawking

Self - Stephen Hawking's Mother
Janet Humphrey's headshot

Janet Humphrey

Self - Stephen Hawking's Aunt
Mary Hawking's headshot

Mary Hawking

Self - Stephen Hawking's Sister
Basil King's headshot

Basil King

Self - Childhood Friend
Derek Powney's headshot

Derek Powney

Self - Oxford Classmate
Norman Dix's headshot

Norman Dix

Robert Berman's headshot

Robert Berman

Self - Stephen Hawking's Tutor

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