Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa(2024)
Market failure or industry changer?
Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa Synopsis
Explores the history, technology, people, stories and industry influence of this lesser-known personal computer. The film profiles important individuals involved in the creation of the computer, plus its life after cancellation, both as an entry-level Macintosh compatible and as a collectible. The work of Douglas Engelbart and his team, plus advances from the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) with their Alto and Star workstations were the initial innovators of the Graphical User Interface (GUI), but the Apple Lisa stands as the clear foundation for what we all use today -- Macintosh -- Windows -- iOS -- Android.
Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa (2024) is a documentary film directed by David Greelish, released on January 25, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars John Sculley, Bill Atkinson, Bruce Damer and John Couch. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- David Greelish
- Writers:
- David Greelish
- Producers:
- David Greelish
- Status:
- Released
Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa (2024) Trailer
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Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa Trailer
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Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa (Preliminary Trailer) - A Documentary Film by David Greelish
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Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Sculley
John Sculley
as Self
- Bill Atkinson
Bill Atkinson
as Self
Bruce Damer
as Self
- John Couch
John Couch
as Self
- Rich Page
Rich Page
as Self
Key crew
Directed by David Greelish, written by David Greelish, produced by David Greelish.
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Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa online?
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Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa (2024) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa?
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The main cast of Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa (2024) includes John Sculley, Bill Atkinson, Bruce Damer, John Couch and Rich Page. The film was directed by David Greelish. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa released?
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Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa was released on January 25, 2024 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa worth watching?
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Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa (2024) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa?
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