The Dinosaur Hunters
Originally released in 2002. The Dinosaur Hunters is a drama/documentary film. directed by Andrew Piddington. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Henry Ian Cusick, Paul Brightwell, and Michelle Bunyan
Synopsis
One man who kept asking questions was Gideon Mantell, the amateur paleontologist who, in the early 19th century, fought to get the British scientific establishment to accept Britain had been inhabited by dinosaurs. As this dramatised documentary shows, Mantell had an uphill battle in a time when the biblical account of creation was considered literal truth and authorities such as the Reverend William Buckland were determined that science remain "the handmaid of religion".
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Henry Ian Cusick
as Gideon Mantell
Paul Brightwell
as Leney
Michelle Bunyan
as Caroline Owen
Alan Cox
as Richard Owen
Kristian Griffiths
as Walter Mantell (Aged 14-18)
Derek Jacobi
as Narrator (voice)
Rebecca McClay
as Mary Anning
Robert Morgan
as Charles Lyell
Michael Pennington
as William Buckland
Rachel Shelley
as Mary Mantell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Granada Television
- Granada Productions
- Channel 4 Television
- PBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dinosaur Hunters about?
One man who kept asking questions was Gideon Mantell, the amateur paleontologist who, in the early 19th century, fought to get the British scientific establishment to accept Britain had been inhabi...
Who directed The Dinosaur Hunters?
The Dinosaur Hunters was directed by Andrew Piddington.
How long is The Dinosaur Hunters?
The Dinosaur Hunters has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was The Dinosaur Hunters released?
The Dinosaur Hunters was released on December 30, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dinosaur Hunters?
The main cast of The Dinosaur Hunters includes Henry Ian Cusick, Paul Brightwell, Michelle Bunyan, Alan Cox, Kristian Griffiths.