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Big Al (2000): Cast

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Big Al is a 2000 documentary directed by Kate Bartlett, starring Kenneth Branagh as Narrator. It runs 1 hour.

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Big Al (2000) movie poster
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
Kate Bartlett
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Big Al About?

The premise of Big Al without spoilers.

In a Walking with Dinosaurs special, scientists explain how the well‑preserved Allosaurus skeleton nicknamed ‘Big Al’ was uncovered in 1991 in a dried‑up riverbed where the adolescent predator died 145 million years ago. The film follows Al’s growth from hatchling to apex hunter, examines the many wounds on his bones, and showcases the forensic and paleontological techniques used to reconstruct his life, drawing on studies of his closest living relatives.

Big Al Themes & Keywords

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  • swamp
  • paleontologist
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Cast & crew

Big Al Cast & Characters

Kenneth Branagh plays Narrator in Big Al. Directed by Kate Bartlett.

Details

Big Al Also Known As

11 alternative titles, including “与恐龙同行特辑 大奥的故事” and “异特龙大艾尔”.

Also known as
  • 与恐龙同行特辑 大奥的故事
  • 异特龙大艾尔
  • Walking with Dinosaurs: Big Al
  • Putování s dinosaury: Balada o Alosaurovi
  • Die Geschichte von Big Al
  • ウォーキング WITH ダイナソー スペシャル:伝説の恐竜ビッグ・アル
  • Баллада о Большом Але
  • 与恐龙同行特辑:异特龙之谜
  • 빅 앨의 대모험
  • Η Μπαλάντα του Μεγάλου Αλ
  • L'incroyable aventure de Big Al

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FAQ

Big Al FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Big Al, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Big Al?

Big Al runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

Who directed Big Al?

Big Al was directed by Kate Bartlett.

Who is in the cast of Big Al?

Big Al stars Kenneth Branagh as Narrator.

Does Big Al have a post-credit scene?

No. Big Al has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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