On Jupiter (1995)

Name: On Jupiter
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1995-08-03
Duration: 54 min
Cast: John Hurt

On Jupiter (1995), directed by Richard Smith, starring John Hurt.

08/03/1995 BR Documentary 54m

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Synopsis

This 54 minute program - narrated by actor John Hurt - chronicles the story of Jupiter starting with Galileo Galilei's Jupiter observations in the 1600's through the impacts of Comet Shoemaker-Levy on July 16-22, 1994. Computer animations and information are provided to give the viewer a solid background on the significance of Galileo's encounter with Jupiter. Also featured are interviews with comet discoverers Gene and Carolyn Shoemaker and David Levy, Caltech planetary scientist Andrew Ingersoll, Galileo Project Manager Bill O'Neil and other members of the Galileo mission team.

Richard SmithDirector, Writer

Trivia

It premiered on August 3, 1995, a Thursday.
It runs 0h54 — short for a feature film.
This film's quiz has 8 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Cast

John Hurt Narrator (voice)

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Richard Smith Director
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What is On Jupiter about?

On Jupiter: This 54 minute program - narrated by actor John Hurt - chronicles the story of Jupiter starting with Galileo Galilei's Jupiter observations in the 1600's through the impacts of Comet Shoemaker-Levy on July 16-22, 1994. Computer animations and information are provided to give the viewer a solid background on the signif…

Who directed On Jupiter?

On Jupiter was directed by Richard Smith in 1995.

Who stars in On Jupiter?

The cast of On Jupiter includes John Hurt.

How long is On Jupiter?

On Jupiter runs for 54 minutes, or 0h54.