The Story of 1(2005)
The Story of 1 Synopsis
A humor-inflected history of the of the number one, covering military applications in ancient Rome, the measurement of distances in India, and the decimal system created by Leibnitz.
The Story of 1 (2005) is a documentary film directed by Nick Murphy, released on September 28, 2005 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Terry Jones, Marcus du Sautoy, Ahmed Boulane and Fred Challa. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Nick Murphy
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
The Story of 1 Cast & Crew
Main cast
Terry Jones
as Él Mismo
Marcus du Sautoy
as Él Mismo
Ahmed Boulane
as Taverne Man (uncredited)
- Fred Challa
Fred Challa
as Khalifa (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Nick Murphy.
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The Story of 1 Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Story of 1 – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Story of 1?
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The main cast of The Story of 1 (2005) includes Terry Jones, Marcus du Sautoy, Ahmed Boulane and Fred Challa. The film was directed by Nick Murphy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Story of 1 released?
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The Story of 1 was released on September 28, 2005 and runs for 1h.
Is The Story of 1 worth watching?
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The Story of 1 (2005) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.