London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder(2012)
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London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder Synopsis
The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony took place at 9pm on 27 July 2012. Titled 'Isles of Wonder', the Ceremony welcomed the finest athletes from more than 200 nations for the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, marking an historic third time the capital has hosted the world’s biggest and most important sporting event. The Opening Ceremony reflected the key themes and priorities of the London 2012 Games, based on sport, inspiration, youth and urban transformation. It was a Ceremony 'for everyone' and celebrated contributions the UK has made to the world through innovation and revolution, as well as the creativity and exuberance of British people.
London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012) is a documentary film directed by Danny Boyle, released on July 27, 2012 with a runtime of 4h. It stars Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Mike Oldfield, Kenneth Branagh and J.K. Rowling. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 77 ratings.
- Director:
- Danny Boyle
- Writers:
- Danny Boyle, Frank Cottrell Boyce
- Producers:
- Stephen Daldry
- Production:
- BBC, OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services, Done+Dusted
- Status:
- Released
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London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
as Self
Mike Oldfield
as Self
Kenneth Branagh
as Isambard Kingdom Brunel
J.K. Rowling
as Self
Paul McCartney
as Self
Rowan Atkinson
as Mr. Bean
Daniel Craig
as James Bond
David Beckham
as Self
Emeli Sandé
as Self
- Evelyn Glennie
Evelyn Glennie
as Self
Simon Rattle
as Self
Dizzee Rascal
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Danny Boyle, written by Danny Boyle and Frank Cottrell Boyce, produced by Stephen Daldry.
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London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 77 ratings.
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London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder?
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The main cast of London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012) includes Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, Mike Oldfield, Kenneth Branagh, J.K. Rowling and Paul McCartney. The film was directed by Danny Boyle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder released?
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London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder was released on July 27, 2012 and runs for 4h.
Is London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder worth watching?
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London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 77 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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