Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun(1997)
Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun 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.
Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (1997) is a documentary and adventure film directed by Ben Stassen, released on July 11, 1997 with a runtime of 40m. It stars Harry Shearer, Cassandra Peterson and Paul Harper. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Ben Stassen
- Writers:
- Kurt Frey, Ben Stassen
- Producers:
- Charlotte Huggins
- Cinematographer:
- Sean MacLeod Phillips
- Status:
- Released
Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ben Stassen, written by Kurt Frey and Ben Stassen, produced by Charlotte Huggins.
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Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 4 ratings.
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Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun?
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The main cast of Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (1997) includes Harry Shearer, Cassandra Peterson and Paul Harper. The film was directed by Ben Stassen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun released?
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Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun was released on July 11, 1997 and runs for 40m.
Is Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun worth watching?
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Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun (1997) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.