Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (1997)
Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (1997), directed by Ben Stassen, starring Harry Shearer and Cassandra Peterson.
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Synopsis
How to create the imagination of movement for fun parks is the theme of this documentary. Although engineers try and try to create machines that shake, tilt, turn, lift and drop people in a way that fools their senses, the real McCoy cannot be imitated: Roller Coasters just let you experience movement much, much more intense than everything else - even on the screen.
- Sean MacLeod PhillipsCinematography
- Ben StassenDirector, Writer
- Charlotte HugginsProducer
- Kurt FreyWriter
Trivia
- It premiered on July 11, 1997, a Friday.
- It runs 0h40 — short for a feature film.
- This film's quiz has 10 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
Cast
Harry Shearer
Narrator 
Cassandra Peterson
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- Sean MacLeod Phillips Cinematography
- Ben Stassen Director
- Charlotte Huggins Producer
- Ben Stassen Writer
- Kurt Frey Writer
Questions about this film
What is Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun about?
Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun: How to create the imagination of movement for fun parks is the theme of this documentary. Although engineers try and try to create machines that shake, tilt, turn, lift and drop people in a way that fools their senses, the real McCoy cannot be imitated: Roller Coasters just let you experience movement much, much more …
Who directed Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun?
Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun was directed by Ben Stassen in 1997.
Who stars in Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun?
The cast of Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun includes Harry Shearer, Cassandra Peterson and Paul Harper.
How long is Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun?
Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun runs for 40 minutes, or 0h40.
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