Revolution OS(2001)
Revolution OS Synopsis
REVOLUTION OS tells the inside story of the hackers who rebelled against the proprietary software model and Microsoft to create GNU/Linux and the Open Source movement.
Revolution OS (2001) is a documentary film directed by J.T.S. Moore, released on March 9, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Susan Egan, Linus Torvalds, Richard M. Stallman and Eric S. Raymond. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 91 ratings.
- Director:
- J.T.S. Moore
- Writers:
- J.T.S. Moore
- Composer:
- Christopher Anderson-Bazzoli
- Production:
- Wonderview Productions
- Status:
- Released
Revolution OS (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Revolution OS before you stream it.
Revolution OS Cast & Crew
Main cast
Susan Egan
as Narrator
Linus Torvalds
as Himself - Creator, Linux Kernel
Richard M. Stallman
as Himself - Founder, GNU Project
Eric S. Raymond
as Himself - Author
- Bruce Perens
Bruce Perens
as Himself - Author, Open Source Definition
- Larry Augustin
Larry Augustin
as Himself - Co-Founder, CEO, VA Linux Systems
- Michael Tiemann
Michael Tiemann
as Himself - Co-Founder, Cygnus Solutions
- Brian Behlendorf
Brian Behlendorf
as Himself
- Frank Hecker
Frank Hecker
as Himself - Former Netscape Systems Engineer
- Chris DiBona
Chris DiBona
as Himself
- Nick Moffitt
Nick Moffitt
as Himself
- Rob Malda
Rob Malda
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by J.T.S. Moore, written by J.T.S. Moore.
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Revolution OS Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 91 ratings.
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Revolution OS – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Revolution OS online?
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Who stars in Revolution OS?
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The main cast of Revolution OS (2001) includes Susan Egan, Linus Torvalds, Richard M. Stallman, Eric S. Raymond and Bruce Perens. The film was directed by J.T.S. Moore. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Revolution OS released?
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Revolution OS was released on March 9, 2001 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Revolution OS worth watching?
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Revolution OS (2001) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 91 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 Revolution OS?
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