Newton: The Dark Heretic
Originally released in 2003. Newton: The Dark Heretic is a documentary film. directed by Chris Oxley. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Phillip Keiman and Philip Harvey
Synopsis
A BBC documentary uncovers, for the first time, the original manuscript where Newton forecast the date of the end of the world. Newton, the father of modern mathematics, dedicated a large part of his life to a quest to decode the Bible which he believed to be the word of God. For over 50 years, he studied the Bible trying to unravel God's secret laws of the Universe. He was fanatical in his quest to discover the date for the Second Coming of Christ and the end of the world. Scholars have spent years trying to unravel Newton's writings on the Book of Revelation to establish when he thought the apocalypse was coming.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newton: The Dark Heretic about?
A BBC documentary uncovers, for the first time, the original manuscript where Newton forecast the date of the end of the world. Newton, the father of modern mathematics, dedicated a large part of ...
Who directed Newton: The Dark Heretic?
Newton: The Dark Heretic was directed by Chris Oxley.
How long is Newton: The Dark Heretic?
Newton: The Dark Heretic has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Newton: The Dark Heretic released?
Newton: The Dark Heretic was released on March 5, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Newton: The Dark Heretic?
The main cast of Newton: The Dark Heretic includes Phillip Keiman, Philip Harvey.