Movie Description
747: The Jumbo Revolution
(2014)Overview
At any given moment hundreds of people are soaring above us in a 747. From the moment the very first jumbo jet took off in 1969, it has been the aircraft against which all others are judged. But its 45-year journey has been anything but smooth. This is the definitive story of the Boeing 747, from its milestones and triumphs to its turning points and disasters. Witness its history through rare archival footage and tales from pilots, engineers, designers, and passengers who were there when it all began.
Featured Crew
- Director : Christopher Spencer
- Producer : André Barro
- Writer : Christopher Spencer
- Editor : Chris Beresford,Paul Holland
- Cast : Philip Delancy,Eric Meyers,Eric Meyers,Jullian Littman,Stuart Saunders,David Peart,Alexandra Metaxa
Cast
Captain David Cronin
Narrator
Jack Waddell
Joe Sutter
William McPherson Allen
Juan Trippe
Emilia de Geer
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Facts
Original Title747: The Jumbo Revolution
Status Released
Release Information
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2014-02-27
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 32m
Homepagehttp://www.smithsonianchannel.com/shows/747-the-jumbo-revolution/0/3407070
Production CompaniesArrow Media
Genres
- Documentary