On Jupiter
Originally released in 1995. On Jupiter is a documentary film. directed by Richard Smith. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Hurt
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.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On Jupiter about?
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...
Who directed On Jupiter?
On Jupiter was directed by Richard Smith.
How long is On Jupiter?
On Jupiter has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
When was On Jupiter released?
On Jupiter was released on August 3, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On Jupiter?
The main cast of On Jupiter includes John Hurt.