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London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012)

Name: London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012-07-27
Duration: 240 min
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Mike Oldfield, Kenneth Branagh, J.K. Rowling, Paul McCartney

London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012), directed by Danny Boyle, starring Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Mike Oldfield.

07/27/2012 BR Documentary 4h

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The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking an historic third time the capital has hosted the world’s biggest and most important sporting event. The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation. It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' and celebrated contributions the UK has made to the world through innovation and revolution, as well as the creativity and exuberance of British people.

Danny BoyleDirector, Writer
Stephen DaldryProducer
Frank Cottrell BoyceWriter

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It premiered on July 27, 2012, a Friday.
It runs 4h00 — well over the usual two hours.
This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosBBC, OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services, Done+Dusted
CountriesUnited Kingdom
LanguagesEnglish
StatusReleased

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Danny Boyle Director
Stephen Daldry Producer
Danny Boyle Writer
Frank Cottrell Boyce Writer

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What is London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder about?

London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder: The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking an historic third time the capital has hosted the world’s biggest and most important s…

Who directed London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder?

London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder was directed by Danny Boyle in 2012.

Who stars in London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder?

The cast of London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder includes Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Mike Oldfield, Kenneth Branagh, J.K. Rowling and Paul McCartney.

How long is London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder?

London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder runs for 240 minutes, or 4h00.