The Great Year(2003)
How much did the ancients really know?
The Great Year Synopsis
The Great Year is a compelling documentary that explores the possibility that the fall of ancient civilizations around the globe, and the rise of modern civilization, might be related to our Sun’s motion around a companion star. The film examines evidence that ancient civilizations may have known of this celestial cycle and that our Sun may indeed display the characteristics of binary motion. Just as the Earth’s spin on its axis causes day and night and our planet’s annual orbit around the Sun is responsible for the ongoing cycle of the seasons, what if there is some greater celestial cycle, lasting thousands of years, slowly influencing the rise and fall of civilization across the globe? Where is the evidence? What could be the cause?
The Great Year (2003) is a documentary film directed by Robert Ballo, released on August 1, 2003 with a runtime of 46m. It stars James Earl Jones, Walter Cruttenden, John Anthony West and Uwe Homann. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Ballo
- Cinematographer:
- Jon Aaron Aaseng
- Status:
- Released
The Great Year Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Earl Jones
as Narrator
- Walter Cruttenden
Walter Cruttenden
as Himself
John Anthony West
as Himself
- Uwe Homann
Uwe Homann
as Himself
- Werner Däppen
Werner Däppen
as Himself
- Brother Achalananda
Brother Achalananda
as Himself
- Ronald J. Mellor
Ronald J. Mellor
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Robert Ballo.
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The Great Year Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Great Year – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Great Year?
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The main cast of The Great Year (2003) includes James Earl Jones, Walter Cruttenden, John Anthony West, Uwe Homann and Werner Däppen. The film was directed by Robert Ballo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Great Year released?
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The Great Year was released on August 1, 2003 and runs for 46m.
Is The Great Year worth watching?
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The Great Year (2003) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.