The Ballad of Big Al(2000)
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The Ballad of Big Al Synopsis
145 million years ago an adolescent Allosaurus lay down to die in a dried up river bed. In 1991 scientists discovered his perfectly preserved body and nicknamed him Big Al. This is the story of this predatory dinosaur's life - how he grew from a tiny hatchling to the terror of the Jurassic plains, why his body was covered in so many wounds and how he ended up in the river bed. The second part tells the story of the extraordinary forensics, spectacular paleontological finds and intricate studies of Al's closest living relatives to unravel his intriguing life for the film.
The Ballad of Big Al (2000) is a documentary series that premiered on December 25, 2000, spanning 1 season and 2 episodes. It stars Kenneth Branagh. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2000-12-25
- Last aired:
- 2000-12-27
- Producers:
- Mick Kaczorowski
The Ballad of Big Al (2000) Trailer
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The Ballad of Big Al Cast & Crew
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Executive produced by Mick Kaczorowski.
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The Ballad of Big Al Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 24 ratings.
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The Ballad of Big Al – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Ballad of Big Al?
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The Ballad of Big Al (2000) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Ballad of Big Al are there?
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The Ballad of Big Al has 1 season and 2 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on December 25, 2000.
Is The Ballad of Big Al still running?
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No. The Ballad of Big Al is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on December 27, 2000.
Who is in the cast of The Ballad of Big Al?
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The Ballad of Big Al (2000) stars Kenneth Branagh. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Ballad of Big Al any good?
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The Ballad of Big Al (2000) is rated 7.9 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
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