Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony(2008)
2008年第29届北京奥运会开幕式
One World One Dream
Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony Synopsis
The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest. It began at 8:00 p.m. China Standard Time (UTC+8) on August 8, 2008, as 8 is considered to be a lucky number in Chinese culture. Featuring more than 15,000 performers, the ceremony lasted over four hours and cost over $100 million USD to produce.
Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony (2008) is a documentary film directed by Zhang Yimou, released on August 8, 2008 with a runtime of 4h. It stars Hu Jintao, Henry Kissinger, Barbara Bush and George H. W. Bush. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Zhang Yimou
- Production:
- OBS - Olympic Broadcasting Services, CCTV, IOC - International Olympic Commitee
- Status:
- Released
Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hu Jintao
as Self
Henry Kissinger
as Self
Barbara Bush
as Self
George H. W. Bush
as Self
George W. Bush
as Self
Laura Bush
as Self
Shimon Peres
as Self
Anne, Princess Royal
as Self
Lee Myung-bak
as Self
Jiang Zemin
as Self
Kobe Bryant
as Self
Yao Ming
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Zhang Yimou.
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Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 36 ratings.
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Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony online?
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Who stars in Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony?
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The main cast of Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony (2008) includes Hu Jintao, Henry Kissinger, Barbara Bush, George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush. The film was directed by Zhang Yimou. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony released?
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Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony was released on August 8, 2008 and runs for 4h.
Is Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony worth watching?
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Beijing 2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony (2008) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.