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Connections (1978): Cast

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Connections is a 1978 documentary directed by Mick Jackson, starring James Burke. It runs 8 hours 20 minutes.

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Connections (1978) movie poster
Runtime
8h 20m (500 min)
Director
Mick Jackson
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Connections About?

The premise of Connections without spoilers.

Taking an interdisciplinary view of science and invention, Connections offers an “Alternative View of Change” that rejects linear, teleological ideas of progress. Each episode, James Burke begins with an ancient or medieval event or invention and follows a chain of links that lead to an aspect of modern life, showing how past ideas shape today’s tech.

Connections Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • science and technology documentary
  • technology
  • female full frontal nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • female nudity
  • change
  • innovation
  • technological change
  • science
  • tv mini series
  • reenactment
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Cast & crew

Connections Cast

James Burke stars in Connections. Directed by Mick Jackson.

From the director

More from Mick Jackson

More films directed by Mick Jackson, best-rated first: Threads, L.A. Story, Denial and Volcano.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Connections FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

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

How long is Connections?

Connections runs 8 hours 20 minutes (500 minutes).

Who directed Connections?

Connections was directed by Mick Jackson.

More films by Mick Jackson

Who is in the cast of Connections?

Connections stars James Burke.

Does Connections have a post-credit scene?

No. Connections has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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